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Newly diagnosed
What is cardiomyopathy?
Genetics and cardiomyopathy
Request an information pack
Types of cardiomyopathy
Arrhythmogenic (ACM)
Dilated (DCM)
Hypertrophic (HCM)
Left Ventricular Non-Compaction (LVNC)
Peripartum cardiomyopathy
Restrictive (RCM)
Takotsubo
Related disorders
Arrhythmias
Cardiac amyloidosis
Myocarditis
Haemochromatosis
Sleep apnoea
Heart failure
Treatments
Common types of medication
Having a device
Support in Advanced Stages
Types of surgery
Information resources
Download Now
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About cardiomyopathy
Newly diagnosed
What is cardiomyopathy?
Genetics and cardiomyopathy
Request an information pack
Types of cardiomyopathy
Arrhythmogenic (ACM)
Dilated (DCM)
Hypertrophic (HCM)
Left Ventricular Non-Compaction (LVNC)
Peripartum cardiomyopathy
Restrictive (RCM)
Takotsubo
Related disorders
Arrhythmias
Cardiac amyloidosis
Myocarditis
Haemochromatosis
Sleep apnoea
Heart failure
Advanced heart failure
Treatments
Common types of medication
Herbal remedies, over-the-counter medicine and supplements
Having a device
Support in Advanced Stages
Types of surgery
Information resources
Download Now
PIF TICK Accreditation
Request resources for a hospital or GP
Look up a medical word
Living with cardiomyopathy
How we can help you
Speak to a nurse
Genetic advice helpline
Telephone peer support (Heart to Heart)
Support groups
Join a Facebook Group
Find a support group
Cardiac Amyloidosis (ATTR-CM) Online Support Group
ARVC (inc. ALVC & ACM) Online Support Group
Advanced Heart Failure (Towards Transplant) Online Support Group
Cardiomyopathy With Atrial Fibrillation Online Support Group
Birmingham & West Midlands Support Group
Bridgend Support Group
Bristol & Surrounds Support Group
Cheshire & Merseyside Support Group
Coffee & Catch Up
CRT Devices Online Support Group
DCM Online Support Group
East London Support Group
Genetics & Cardiomyopathy Online Support Group
HCM Online Support Group
ICD Online Support Group
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LVNC/Hypertrabeculation Online Support Group
Leeds & York Support Group
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Medications & Cardiomyopathy Online Support Group
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Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2025
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Hampton Court Palace 10K
Kent Downs Ultra Challenge
London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge
Peak District Ultra Challenge
Run Alton Towers 5k & 10k
Run Thorpe Park 5k
Skydive in Brigg
TCS London Marathon 2027
Thames Bridges Trek
Thames Path Challenge 2025
Ultra Challenge Halloween Walk
Ultra Challenge Series 2025
Walk With Your Heart
2024 Wolverhampton 10k
ASICS London 10k
Manchester Marathon 2027
BHF London to Brighton Bike Ride 2024
Bath Half Marathon 2027
Birmingham Running Festival
Bournemouth Half Marathon
Brighton Marathon 2027
Bungee Jumps
Cardiff Half Marathon 2026
Chase the Sun 5k & 10k
Cotswold Way Challenge
Hackney Half 2021
Hampton Court Palace Half
Inflatable 2.5k - 5k - 10k - 15k
Isle of Wight challenge
Jurassic Coast Challenge
Glasgow Kiltwalk 2025
London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027
London Winter Walk 2024
London to Brighton Challenge
London to Paris
Manchester Half Marathon
National Three Peaks Challenge
Peak District Challenge
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Run Bournemouth 2025
Run Solihull 2023
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