noun
- Plural of cardiopathy; diseases or disorders of the heart muscle or heart function.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Formal and technical
Examples
- The cardiologist specializes in treating various cardiopathies in pediatric patients.
- Cardiopathies can range from congenital defects to acquired conditions like cardiomyopathy.
- Early detection of cardiopathies is crucial for preventing serious complications.
- Genetic testing helps identify inherited cardiopathies in family members.
- The study examined the prevalence of cardiopathies in the aging population.