Cardiomyopathy refers to diseases of the heart muscle. These diseases have many causes, signs and symptoms, and treatments. In cardiomyopathy, the heart muscle becomes enlarged, thick, or rigid. In rare cases, the muscle tissue in the heart is replaced with scar tissue. As cardiomyopathy worsens, the heart becomes weaker. It's less able to pump blood through the body and maintain a normal electrical rhythm.
Obama Library, Lucas Museum Climb Last Hurdle. Despite a galaxy of concerns surrounding the building of âStar Warsâ creator George Lucasâ museum, Gov. Raunerâs legislative move changes Illinois law to let Chicago build museums on park or âformerly submergedâ land.
Successful Entrepreneurs . The Force and George Lucas. Written by Richard San Juan for Gaebler Ventures. George Lucas grew up in Modesto, California and he once reflected that he had a different life planned for him. However, he took a chance on a story that he had written and the rest is history. Now, he is one of the most recognizable people in all of Hollywood and is the creator of the legendary Star Wars movies. George Lucas did not start out successful in Hollywood. (article continues below) His first film, THX-1138, was not considered a success.