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*** Dilated cardiomyopathy ( DCM )
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*** " Ischemic cardiomyopathy " is a weakness in the muscle of the heart due to inadequate oxygen delivery to the myocardium with coronary artery disease being the most common cause.
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Dilated cardiomyopathy and bone cancer are the leading cause of death and like all deep-chested dogs, gastric torsion ( bloat ) is common ; the breed is affected by hereditary intrahepatic portosystemic shunt.
Dilated cardiomyopathy ( DCM ) and many congenital heart diseases are also commonly found in the Great Dane, leading to its nickname: the Heartbreak breed, in conjunction with its shorter lifespan.
Dilated cardiomyopathy or DCM is a condition in which the heart becomes weakened and enlarged and cannot pump blood efficiently.
Dilated cardiomyopathy can also be caused by alcohol abuse ( Alcoholic cardiomyopathy ), or other toxic exposure, although the cause-and-effect relationship with alcohol alone is debated.
Dilated cardiomyopathy is often accompanied by abnormal heart rhythms, or arrhythmias which can complicate treatment.
Dilated cardiomyopathy is seen in Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds, St. Bernards, Dobermanns, Boxers, and other large breeds.
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