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Cardiomyopathy, which literally means "heart muscle disease", is the deterioration of the function of the myocardium (i.e., the actual heart muscle) for any reason. Cardiomyopathy of any cause typically leads to signs and symptoms of heart failure as the pumping efficiency of the heart is diminished. People with cardiomyopathy are often at risk of arrhythmia and/or sudden cardiac death.
Cardiomyopathies can generally be categorized into two groups, based on WHO guidelines: extrinsic cardiomyopathies and intrinsic cardiomyopathies.
Extrinsic cardiomyopathies
These are cardiomyopathies where the primary pathology is outside the myocardium itself. Most cardiomyopathies are extrinsic, because by far the most common cause of a cardiomyopathy is ischemia. A reasonably complete list of extrinsic causes of cardiomyopathy would be:
- Ischemic cardiomyopathy (English spelling Ischaemic)
- Hypertensive cardiomyopathy
- Valvar cardiomyopathy
- Inflammatory cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy secondary to a systemic disease
- Alcoholic cardiomyopathy
RT @ryderjaphy: @TENPARINPOCHE "no surgery for cardiomyopathy"
TENPARINPOCHE (Tenpa Rinpoche) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:23:58 -0000
RT @ryderjaphy: @TENPARINPOCHE "no surgery for cardiomyopathy"
Infant Cardiomyopathy and Vitamin D: by Kerri Knox, RN, citizen journalist (NaturalNews) Cardiomyopathy is a ra.. http://bit.ly/2eeRGS
ctznjournalist (ctznjournalist) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:46:11 -0000
Infant Cardiomyopathy and Vitamin D: by Kerri Knox, RN, citizen journalist (NaturalNews) Cardiomyopathy is a ra.. http://bit.ly/2eeRGS
@TENPARINPOCHE no surgery for cardiomyopathy, but appreciate thought; have 100 million Mani to do though, so not going anywhere yet.
ryderjaphy (Bill Schwartz) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:24:00 -0000
@TENPARINPOCHE no surgery for cardiomyopathy, but appreciate thought; have 100 million Mani to do though, so not going anywhere yet.
@guruphiliac Actually, my first thought when doctor said "cardiomyopathy" was filing for disability instead of surgery.
ryderjaphy (Bill Schwartz) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:40:15 -0000
@guruphiliac Actually, my first thought when doctor said "cardiomyopathy" was filing for disability instead of surgery.
cardiacimaging The role of echocardiography in guiding management in dilated cardiomyopathy. http://bit.ly/3sESkQ
CoveRealty (Kenneth Labbe) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:12:32 -0000
cardiacimaging The role of echocardiography in guiding management in dilated cardiomyopathy. http://bit.ly/3sESkQ
The role of echocardiography in guiding management in dilated cardiomyopathy. http://bit.ly/3sESkQ
cardiacimaging (EB Phillips) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:09:10 -0000
The role of echocardiography in guiding management in dilated cardiomyopathy. http://bit.ly/3sESkQ
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy/Dysplasia - ARVD information and treatment for patients and medical doctors.
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Cardiomyopathy - A list of all the different types and a brief descriptions of each.
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Cardiomyopathy Association - Helps sufferers and medical professionals find ways to deal with various forms of this disease.
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Charity Mae Foundation - In memory of Charity Mae who died unexpectedly on Jan. 18/98 from complications of cardiomyopathy. Detailed information on this disorder and a support group.
Dr. Strand MD: Specializing in Nutritional Medicine - Looks extensively at cardiomyopathy and Coenzyme Q10 supplementing.
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Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy Research Project - Offers information about the project for patients, families and health professionals. Oregon Health Sciences University.
Fox's Medical Page - A site describing a young woman's struggle with cardiomyopathy. She has a left ventricular assist device, and is waiting for a heart transplant. Site has links to educational sites on heart failure, assist devices, organ donation, and recipes.
Gilead: The Israeli Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association - A detailed outline of what the association is and is trying to accomplish. Also the story of Gilead Har'El.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Answers questions such as what is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, how common is it, how does it develop, symptoms, physical exam, and is there a cure.
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - An in-depth discussion on this disorder as to what it is, history and other names, how common it is, the causes, new discoveries, how the heart is affected and many other topics are covered.
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association - Membership information is discussed as well as in-depth discussion on this disorder. Some topics are, how common it is, symptoms, diagnosing, cures and research.
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association - Offers an overview, development, symptoms, treatment, and complications. Also includes membership information.
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association of Canada - Information about the association. Includes patient manual and patient stories.
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Living With Dilated Cardiomyopathy - A personal story about this disorder covering exercise and rest, diet and weight, medicines, self control and mental attitude.
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Mayo Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Clinic - A look at the facilities and the role of the clinic. Answers and questions for patients and relatives and a section with useful references about this disease.
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Montgomery Heart Foundation for Cardiomyopathy - Provides private funding to support genetic research for familial cardiomyopathy and raise awareness of the disease to help promote the advancement of a cure. Includes the story of the Montgomery family.
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Describes this disorder including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosing, tests, treatment and prognosis.
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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy and Pregnancy - Explains what peripartum cardiomyopathy means for your pregnancy, implications for baby and anticipated management and care. From WebMD Health.
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Pillie Willie Koerier - Coenzyme Q10, L-carnitine and taurine where used by this person for the treatment of this disorder. The steps and results are recorded here.
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RXmed: Cardiomyopathy - Explains what cardiomyopathy is, signs and symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnoses and treatment, medication, activity, diet, possible complications, and prognosis.
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The Cardiac Center - A list of treatment alternatives available to patients with cardiomyopathy/heart failure. A list of services, information for patients and second opinions are topics discussed.
The Deborah Heart and Lung Center - A look at cardiomyopathy, the types, causes, diagnosing, symptoms, treatment and what to expect.
The Merck Manual - A look at dilated (congestive), hypertophic, and restrictive cardiomyopathies, discussing the symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of each.
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Wayne State University: College of Science - Description and overview of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Introduction level information including links to more in depth sites.
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