👉 Cardiolysis is a condition in which the heart muscle cells are damaged and die. This can be caused by various factors, such as infection or stress, but it's most common in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In this condition, the lungs become inflamed, causing the heart to pump less efficiently. As a result, the heart is unable to deliver blood to the body's tissues and organs effectively, leading to symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and