Common use of Cardiomyopathy Clause in Contracts

Cardiomyopathy. A diagnosis of cardiomyopathy by a Cardiologist. There must be clinical impairment of heart function resulting in the permanent loss of ability to perform physical activities for a minimum period of 30 days to at least Class 3 of the New York Heart Association classification’s of functional capacity (heart disease resulting in marked limitation of physical activities where less than ordinary activity causes fatigue, palpitation, breathlessness or chest pain) and LVEF of 40% or less. The following conditions are excluded: - Cardiomyopathy caused due to alcohol or drug abuse. - All other forms of heart disease, heart enlargement and myocarditis. - Diabetes and Obesity related cardiomyopathy