During the early stages of cardiomyopathy, symptoms may not reveal themselves. However as the situation worsens, you might observe the following symptoms: Angina – Chest pain Dizziness, fainting and lightheadedness Fatigue Irregular heartbeats with rapid succession or fluttering Coughing while lying down Breathlessness in physical activities or even at rest Swollen legs, ankles and feet Abdominal bloating due to fluid buildupDFDAFF
Although the causes of cardiomyopathy are unknown, there are a few factors that could contribute to it: Problems in the valves of the heart Obesity or thyroid malfunctioning or diabetes Genetic conditions High blood pressure for long durations Excessive consumption of alcohol, cocaine or steroids Complicated pregnancy Disorders in connective tissues Chemotherapy and cancer medication Hemochromatosis – Iron buildup in muscles of the heart Sarcoidosis – Inflammation and growth of cell lumps in the heart Amyloidosis - A disorder that causes the buildup of abnormal proteins
your cardiologist may employ several diagnostic tools amongst the following: ... X- Ray Echocardiogram Electrocardiogram Stress test Angiogram Cardiac catheterization CT Scan Blood test Magnetic Resonance Imaging
For restrictive cardiomyopathy, your cardiologist may suggest the following remedies: Monitoring your intake of salt, monitoring consumption of water, monitoring your body weight, Diuretics, if Sodium and water retention are problems, medication to lower blood pressure or medication for arrhythmia. Many of the medications that doctors prescribe for cardiomyopathy may have side effects. Be sure to discuss these possible side effects with ythe doctor before taking any of these drugs. If no other treatment works, your cardiologist may recommend a heart transplant. For hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, your treatment may comprise of: Pharmacotherapy Administering drugs to improve the functional ability of the heart, blood flow, lower blood pressure, remove excessive fluids and prevent formation of blood clots. Device therapy Devices like Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator and pacemaker may be used to continuously monitor the condition of your heart and deliver electrical impulses to control abnormalities. Septal myectomy In this procedure, ythe doctor surgically removes the thickened muscle of the heart or septum, the wall that separates the bottom chambers of the heart. Septal ablation In this method, a slender tube called catheter is employed to inject alcohol into the artery of the heart.
You could prevent Cardiomyopathy by taking steps such as maintaining your health by exercies, eating healthy food, getting enough sleep, reducing stress and consumption of tobacco and alcohol.
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