- Restoring health and wellbeing to those with heart failure from the local community, adjacent areas, and those from around the world who come for outstanding and holistic care.
- Developing critical insights into the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiomyopathy.
- Educating the future generation of clinicians and scientists with a commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive environment for physicians and allied health providers.
The Strauss-Wilson Center for Cardiomyopathy
Improving Lives through Innovation and Education
Mission: To Improve the Lives of Those with Cardiomyopathy by...
What is Cardiomyopathy?
- Disease of the Heart Muscle.
- Affects 1:500 people in the United States. Affects people of ages, genders or races.
- Cardiomyopathy is a common cause of death, including sudden death.
- Although a diagnosis of cardiomyopathy can be life-changing, with the right treatment and support most people can live full and active lives
- Causes include:
- Inherited Disease (Genetic)
- Infection (Myocarditis)
- Heart Attacks