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What are some symptoms of dilated cardiomyopathy?
Dilated cardiomyopathy means that the heart is not pumping blood as it should be, resulting in symptoms such as fatigue and weakness, shortness of breath and swelling of the abdomen.
What is Dialated cardial myopathy?
Cardiomyopathy is a disorder of the heart muscle. There are four main types of cardiomyopathy: * Dilated cardiomyopathy - where the heart dilates (enlarges). * Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - where the heart muscle becomes thickened ('hypertrophied'). * Restrictive cardiomyopathy - where the heart muscle cannot relax properly between heartbeats. This is rare. * Arrhythmogenic right ventricular - a rare type which mainly affects the right side of the heart. Dilated cardiomyopathy In this condition the heart muscle is weakened. The ventricles then dilate (enlarge) as their muscular walls are weaker and more 'floppy' than normal. Therefore, the heart does not pump blood as strongly as normal. (Note: other common heart conditions can cause a dilated heart. For example, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure and heart valve disease. These conditions can put a 'strain' on the heart which may cause the heart to dilate. With dilated cardiomyopathy, the heart dilates because of a problem or disease of the heart muscle itself.) About 2 in 10, 000 people in the UK develop dilated cardiomyopathy each year. People at any age and either sex may be affected.
How long would a person live for whos has dilated cardiomyopathy and drinks alcohol?
Not as long as long as you would if you DIDN'T drink alcohol.
How can you treat dilated cardiomyopathy?
Dilated cardiomyopathy is usually treated with combination of Beta Bloockers (Coreg, Cardevilol) and blood pressure lowering medication (Enalapril). Also in order to stabilize heart rhythm Digoxin could be prescribed. In some severe cases, when patient's body is reatining water, water pill must be admistired (Furosemide, Lasics). In this case patient also needs to take Potassium pill to compensate possible potassium deficinecy. Blood work need to be performed regurally checking Potassium level in blood. American cardiologists look scepticly at nutritional supplement CQ 10, however their Europian collegs highly valued CQ 10 as essential medicine for patients with dilated cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure. http://www.medgrip.com/cardiomyopathy/cardiomyopathy_medicine.html
Do people with alcoholism die of congestive heart failure?
Chronic alcoholism can lead to dilated cardiomyopathy which consequently can result in congestive heart failure.
How long can you survive cardiomyopathy without a heart transplant?
It depends on the severity of the case. A friend of mine was lucky to be in the hospital before the worst of it kicked in. He nearly had a heart transplant, but in the end, didn't get on. He's been living for over 10 years with his heart regulated by a constant series of medications and cardiologist visits. There are a variety of types of cardiomyopathy, including hypertrophic, dilated and arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy. Heart transplants are more commonly used in dilated cardiomyopathy but with appropriate care and today's drug treatments (including betablockers and ACE inhibitors) and heart devices (including biventricular pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators - ICDs) most affected people will never need a heart transplant. More details can be found on the Cardiomyopathy Association website
What is ventricular dilation?
A dilated ventricle is known as dilated cardiomyopathy. It is a form of heart disease that results in an enlarged left ventricle. There are treatments for the disease, but the illness can be fatal and not show any symptoms before the person suddenly dies.
What is glycogen cardiomyopathy?
glycogen cardiomyopathy
What is restrictive cardiomyopathy?
Restrictive cardiomyopathy is a form of cardiomyopathy in which the walls of the heart become rigid.
What is the most common form of cardiomyopathy?
Congestive cardiomyopathy
What is prim cardiomyopathy nec?
Primary cardiomyopathy not elsewhere classified
Can a low ejection fraction be increased?
Yes. I have congestive dilated cardiomyopathy. In 2006 my EF was 125. My cardiologist prescribed beta blockers and meds to lower my BP. Now my EF is 135-140. I rest a lot and watch my diet carefully.
