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Cardiomyopathy affects your heart in scary ways. Chest pain, feeling like you're going to faint, and not breathing well can have you concerned about the future. What is cardiomyopathy?

Cardiomyopathy is a condition that affects your heart muscle. If you have it, your heart has trouble pumping blood. That’s because the heart muscle changes. Your heart muscle might become thicker, thinner, stiff, or scarred. This can lead to heart failure, irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), or sudden cardiac death.

At UVA Health, we're committed to keeping you and your family healthy. Whether you need routine checkups or treatment for a serious condition, you'll find world-class care that's personalized to you — throughout Northern Virginia.

For the moment you need the best medical care, we're here. 

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At UVA Health, we're committed to keeping you and your family healthy. Whether you need routine checkups or advanced treatments, we have the expert, personalized care you need, right in your community.  

Do embarrassing leaks make you miss work or keep you from going out with friends? Are you always worried about where a bathroom is? Do you notice pressure or a bulge in the vaginal area? Then you’ll want to get expert help from a urogynecologist. Find out:

• What a urogynecologist is
• What they treat
• What to expect when you see one

What is a urogynecologist?

A urogynecologist is a physician and surgeon who specializes in caring for women with pelvic floor disorders – conditions like urinary or bowel leakage, and pelvic organ prolapse.

Bicuspid aortic valve disease can sneak up on you, making you short of breath and tired. You might have chest pain or dizzy spells, leaving you worried about your heart health. If you have a bicuspid aortic valve, it means one of the valves in your heart isn’t the ideal shape. This can make it harder for your heart to do its job.