1. The Cardiomyopathy Association Website Helps sufferers and medical professionals find ways to deal with various forms of this disease.Category Health Conditions and Diseases cardiomyopathy......The cardiomyopathy Association exists to help sufferers and medical professionalsfind ways to deal with a life threatening heart disease which can be http://www.cardiomyopathy.org/

Skip Download Flash Player Skip Download Flash Player

2. Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Explain the basics about how the heart functions, what hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is, and how it impairs the heart's ability to function. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy a heart disease where areas of heart muscle enlarge and thicken is the most common http://members.aol.com/jchinitz/hcm

H ypertrophic cardiomyopathy a heart disease where areas of heart muscle enlarge and thicken is the most common heart disease in cats. Although it develops and progresses over time, its early signs may be subtle or nonexistent. A cat that seems healthy may appear to become very ill very quickly, or even die suddenly. These pages will explain some basics about how the heart functions, what hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is, how it impairs the heart's ability to function, how a veterinarian diagnoses HCM, and the goal of prescribing medications to manage it. What's New A link to the ECVIM-CA diplomates listing was added to the References page. A new link was added to the Treatment page. Several links and references were added and/or updated on the References page.

3. NHLBI, Cardiomyopathy Facts About cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. The heart loses its ability to pump blood and, in some instances, heart rhythm is disturbed, leading to irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmias. Facts About cardiomyopathy. Table of Contents. Introduction. Nonischemic cardiomyopathy http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/cardiomy.htm

Facts About Cardiomyopathy Table of Contents Introduction Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy Dilated (Congestive) Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy ... Glossary Home Page Other Cardiovascular Information for the General Public INTRODUCTION Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. The heart loses its ability to pump blood and, in some instances, heart rhythm is disturbed, leading to irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmias . Usually, the exact cause of the muscle damage is never found. Cardiomyopathy differs from many other heart disorders in a couple of ways. First, the types not related to coronary atherosclerosis are fairly uncommon. Cardiomyopathy affects about 50,000 Americans. However, the condition is a leading reason for heart transplantation. Second, unlike many other forms of heart disease that affect middle-aged and older persons, certain types of cardiomopathies can, and often do, occur in the young. The condition tends to be progressive and sometimes worsens fairly quickly. NONISCHEMIC CARDIOMYOPATHY As noted, there are various types of cardiomyopathy. These fall into two major categories: "ischemic" and "nonischemic" cardiomyopathy.

4. NHLBI, Facts About Cardiomyopathy Facts About cardiomyopathy. cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. cardiomyopathydiffers from many other heart disorders in a couple of ways. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/card_myo.htm

Facts About Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. The heart loses its ability to pump blood and, in some instances, heart rhythm is disturbed, leading to irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmias. Usually, the exact cause of the muscle damage is never found. Cardiomyopathy differs from many other heart disorders in a couple of ways. First, it is fairly uncommon, affecting about 50,000 Americans. However, the condition is a leading reason for heart transplantation. Second, unlike many other forms of heart disease that affect middle-age and older persons, cardiomyopathy can, and often does, occur in the young. The condition tends to be progressive and sometimes worsens fairly quickly. 8 pages. NIH Publication Number: 97-3082 You may obtain the document in the following ways: View online (in formats below) [Web (HTML) document, 25 K] [PDF document, 221 K, need Acrobat Reader to review] Information for visitors using screen readers Information about PDF Printed Copies Order online Order by telephone, fax, or mail

5. Cardiomyopathy Association Of Australia - Home Page The cardiomyopathy Association exists to help sufferers and medical professionals find ways to deal with a life threatening heart disease which can be monitored and, if required, managed with medication. information on the main forms of the heart muscle disease known. as cardiomyopathy. Why not become a member of the CMA. http://www.cmaa.org.au/

Home Latest News What is Cardiomyopathy? CMAA History/Profile ... Thanks to... Welcome to the ABN: 36 091 171 470 A voluntary organisation founded by Robyn Bell Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart which can affect anyone at any time. The association aims to: Help individuals and families to meet Provide up-to-date information Increase public awareness Foster medical research Please ensure that you read our Terms and Conditions of Use. Last updated 12 February 2003 You are visitor number: to our site. A Charitable Organization: Donations of $2.00 and over are tax deductible. © 1999-2000 Cardiomyopathy Association of Australia Ltd. ABN: 36 091 171 470 Terms and Conditions of Use

6. Cardiomyopathy In Cats Serious illness is described in detail. Learn to identify the symptoms. 35. cardiomyopathy in cats. cardiomyopathy literally means disease of the heart muscle. http://www.fabcats.org/is35.html

The Feline Advisory Bureau Information Sheets 35. Cardiomyopathy in cats Cardiomyopathy literally means disease of the heart muscle. The term is reserved for those cases where the cause of the disease is unknown. There are a number of well recognised diseases which cause changes in the heart muscle and therapy in these cases is directed towards short term support of heart function while the primary disease is being treated. Examples include taurine deficiency, which can lead to dilation of the heart, and hyperthyroidism, which is associated with hypertrophy (enlargement) of the heart muscle. Terminology to describe primary (without demonstrable underlying cause) cardiomyopathies in the cat is complex. Most cases can be classified under one of three headings. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) In this condition the heart chambers become enlarged due to weakening of the heart muscle which is no longer able to pump the blood out of the heart in sufficient quantities to meet demand. This is described as systolic failure. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) Both these conditions result in diastolic failure. The heart chamber (left ventricle) is too small to accept the amount of blood being returned by the veins. In HCM the small chamber is a result of inward thickening of the heart muscle. In RCM fibrosis of the heart muscle results in a chamber that can no longer expand in the normal way.

7. Feline Liver Disease Discusses longterm problems caused by the condition, including congestive heart failure and hypertension. Read about many treatment options. http://www.fabcats.org/is37.html

The Feline Advisory Bureau Information Sheets 37. Feline Liver Disease The liver is a vital organ, having a wide-ranging role in digestion, biosynthesis, energy metabolism, elimination of waste and immune regulation. There is a direct blood supply from the gut to the liver (via the portal vein), and partly because of this, the liver is very vulnerable to injury as any toxins or poisons that are ingested (eaten) will rapidly reach the liver. The liver can also be affected by a variety of primary disorders and diseases of other body systems will sometimes cause secondary damage to the liver. The liver has an enormous reserve capacity which means that, by the time the cat starts showing signs of liver failure, more than two-thirds of it is usually affected. The liver also regenerates well, which means that recovery is often possible, even after severe liver disease. The main primary liver diseases that affect the liver include: Inflammatory liver diseases (cholangiohepatitis, lymphocytic portal hepatitis) Infectious liver diseases (toxoplasmosis, coronavirus, bacterial infections)

8. THE MERCK MANUAL--Home Edition, Sec. 3, Ch. 18, Cardiomyopathy muscle and produce dilated congestive cardiomyopathy (sometimes called viral cardiomyopathy). In the United States, http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual_home/sec3/18.htm

The Merck Manual of Medical InformationHome Edition Section 3. Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders Chapter 18 Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy is a progressive disorder that alters the structure or impairs the function of the muscular wall of the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles). ( see illustration, page 69) Cardiomyopathy can be caused by many known diseases, or it may have no identifiable cause. Dilated Congestive Cardiomyopathy Dilated congestive cardiomyopathy is a group of heart disorders in which the ventricles enlarge but aren't able to pump enough blood for the body's needs, resulting in heart failure. In the United States, the most common identifiable cause of dilated congestive cardiomyopathy is widespread coronary artery disease. (see page 121 in Chapter 27, Coronary Artery Disease ) Such coronary artery disease results in inadequate blood supply to the heart muscle, which can lead to permanent injury. The remaining uninjured heart muscle then stretches to compensate for the lost pumping action. When this stretching doesn't adequately compensate, dilated congestive cardiomyopathy develops. An acute inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis) from a viral infection may weaken the heart muscle and produce dilated congestive cardiomyopathy (sometimes called viral cardiomyopathy). In the United States, infection with coxsackievirus B is the most common cause of viral cardiomyopathy. Certain chronic hormonal disorders such as diabetes and thyroid disease can eventually result in dilated congestive cardiomyopathy. Dilated congestive cardiomyopathy also can be caused by drugs such as alcohol, cocaine, and antidepressants. Alcoholic cardiomyopathy may develop after about 10 years of heavy alcohol abuse. Rarely, pregnancy or connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis may cause dilated congestive cardiomyopathy.

9. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association Offers an overview, development, symptoms, treatment, and complications. Also includes membership Category Health Conditions and Diseases cardiomyopathy......Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Association. This Site Has Moved to www.hcmaheart.com. Welcometo the Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Association home page! http://www.kanter.com/hcm/

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association This Site Has Moved to www.hcma-heart.com Press Release June 12,1996 Welcome to the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association home page! The HCMA is a newly formed organization in the United States. The advances this "grass roots" organization has made in such a short time would not have been possible if not for the help of Caroline Biro, Chairman of the HCA Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association in the United Kingdom. The information to follow is a reprint of a book offered by the HCA. Caroline was kind enough to allow this to be reproduced and placed in "cyberspace". In addition to Caroline I would like thank Dan and Fred Kanter, of Kanter Auto Products for supplying the space for this web site. My sincere thanks to ALL OF YOU! This web page is still under construction, if you have any suggestion please Email Lisa Salberg: support@hcma-heart.com MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM): a general overview How common is HCM/HOCM (obstructive)?

10. Index cardiomyopathy and transplant service is involved in patient care, research, and education. Includes definitions, treatments and precedures, and studies. http://www.med.jhu.edu/heart

Home Definitions Evaluation and Treatment Faculty Familial Cardiomyopathy ... Your Support The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions has become a leading center for the treatment and study of patients with cardiomyopathy. The Johns Hopkins Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure Practice is dedicated to excellence in patient care, research and education. We created this Web Site to describe the clinical developments as well as the members of the multidisciplinary team assembled at Johns Hopkins to fight cardiomyopathy and heart failure. No two patients with heart failure, cardiomyopathy or heart transplantation are identical. The appropriate treatment of individual cases varies greatly. The information expressed in this Web site should not be considered medical advice. Patients should consult their physician. All content is reviewed by staff of the Johns Hopkins Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure Practice. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure Practice through the office of Dr. Edward Kasper at (410) 955-5708. This site was last updated on: 03/07/2003 Carnegie 568, 600 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21287 USA

11. Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Definition How a cat's heart functions, how feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) impairsits ability to function, and the consequences of that impairment. http://members.aol.com/jchinitz/hcm/definitn.htm

The Heart T he feline heart, like the human heart, is a dual pump: Blood is returned from the cat's circulatory system to the right side of the heart, which pumps it through the pulmonary arteries to the lungs for oxygenation. The left side of the heart receives the oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it into the aorta for circulation throughout the cat's body. Each side of the heart has an upper chamber, called an atrium, and a lower, main pumping chamber, called a ventricle. The tricuspid valve prevents blood from flowing backward from the right ventricle to the right atrium when the ventricle contracts. The mitral valve performs the same function on the left side of the heart. Papillary muscles in the ventricular chambers connect to these valves via stringlike fibers called chordae tendineae; these structures prevent the valves from being pushed backward into the atria when the ventricles contract. HCM H ypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a heart (cardio-) muscle disease (myopathy). The muscular walls of the left ventricle become abnormally thickened (hypertrophy).

12. HCMA - Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Membership information is discussed as well as indepth discussion on this disorder. Some topics are, Category Health Conditions and Diseases cardiomyopathy......The Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Association is a not for profit 501(c) (3) organizationformed in 1996 to provide information, support and advocacy to patients http://www.hcma-heart.com/

13. Index The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions has become a leading centerfor the treatment and study of patients with cardiomyopathy. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/cardiology/heart/

Home Definitions Evaluation and Treatment Faculty Familial Cardiomyopathy ... Your Support The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions has become a leading center for the treatment and study of patients with cardiomyopathy. The Johns Hopkins Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure Practice is dedicated to excellence in patient care, research and education. We created this Web Site to describe the clinical developments as well as the members of the multidisciplinary team assembled at Johns Hopkins to fight cardiomyopathy and heart failure. No two patients with heart failure, cardiomyopathy or heart transplantation are identical. The appropriate treatment of individual cases varies greatly. The information expressed in this Web site should not be considered medical advice. Patients should consult their physician. All content is reviewed by staff of the Johns Hopkins Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure Practice. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure Practice through the office of Dr. Edward Kasper at (410) 955-5708. This site was last updated on: 03/07/2003 Carnegie 568, 600 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21287 USA

14. Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy Project Group Offers information about the project for patients, families and health professionals. Oregon Health Category Health Conditions and Diseases cardiomyopathy......The Familial Dilated cardiomyopathy Research Group at Oregon Health Sciences University we study families with cardiomyopathy and aim to find human heart http://www.fdc.to/

Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy Project Group The Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy Research Group at Oregon Health Sciences University - we study families with cardiomyopathy and aim to find human heart failure genes and new treatments for heart failure. If you are viewing this text, your browser lacks the ability to read frames. Don't worry, you can still enjoy our site. All the pages can be viewed from contents page. Please come inside! Contents

15. Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy is a serious disease in which the heart muscle becomes inflamed anddoesn't work as well as it should. cardiomyopathy What is cardiomyopathy? http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4468

16. Virtual Hospital: ElectricPE: The Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Embolism: Cardiomyopath cardiomyopathy. Jeffrey AMA This case is 52 year old male smoker whocarried the diagnosis of idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. http://www.vh.org/adult/provider/radiology/ElectricPE/Patients/Case17.html

For Providers ElectricPE: The Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism: Case Study 17 Cardiomyopathy Jeffrey R. Galvin, M.D. and James J. Choi, B.S. Peer Review Status: Externally Peer Reviewed by the AMA This case is 52 year old male smoker who carried the diagnosis of idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. He had dyspnea on minimal exertion and was being considered for a cardiac transplant. He presented to this hospital with a 1 month history of intermittent hemoptysis. A new indistinct mass was noted by his local physician and he underwent bronchoscopy at that hospital. No endobronchial mass was identified but cytology obtained during the bronchoscopy was interpreted as showing atypical cells. However, a definite diagnosis of malignancy could not be made from the specimen. His arterial blood gases on admission were: PH 7.52 PCO2 35 PO2 84. His diffusing capacity was normal. His chest x-ray demonstrated an enlarged heart and vague density that could only be seen on the PA radiograph. A chest CT was ordered to investigate the left lung abnormality. The lung window demonstrated a homogenous density contiguous with the major fissure, suggesting a pulmonary infarct. The mediastinal images revealed clot in the left main pulmonary artery and in the tip of the left atrial appendage.

17. Redirect Page For "/cv/hocm_cln/hocm.htm" A look at the facilities and the role of the clinic. Answers and questions for patients and relatives Category Health Conditions and Diseases cardiomyopathy......The page you requested has moved to a new location. http//www.mayoclinic.org/hypertrophiccardiomyopathyrst/.This page should http://www.mayo.edu/cv/wwwpg_cv/hocm_cln/hocm.htm

The page you requested has moved to a new location. http://www.mayoclinic.org/hypertrophiccardiomyopathy-rst/ This page should automatically redirect your browser. Please update your bookmarks. File hocm.htm last modified: Monday, 06-Jan-2003 11:43:18 CST

18. Feline Cardiomyopathy [HomeVet© Natural Pet Care] Feline cardiomyopathy. Return to menu. What Is cardiomyopathy? Literally,the term cardiomyopathy means disease of the heart muscle. http://www.homevet.com/petcare/felcardi.html

Feline Cardiomyopathy Contents What Is Cardiomyopathy? What Causes Cardiomyopathy? What Does a Cat With Cardiomyopathy Look Like? How Is This Disease Diagnosed? ... Return to menu. What Is Cardiomyopathy? Literally, the term "cardiomyopathy" means disease of the heart muscle. More specifically, cardiomyopathy (CM) is a disease of the heart muscle in which either the heart walls thicken greatly (hypertrophic and restrictive forms) or stretch greatly (dilated form). In either form, the heart's function is greatly compromised leading to an eventual state of heart failure. Return to menu. What Causes Cardiomyopathy? There have been several causes of CM identified. A deficiency of taurine, an essential amino acid, will cause dilated CM. Taurine was deficient in many commercial cat foods until its deficiency was identified; however, cat foods are now properly supplemented. Hyperthyroidism, a non-cancerous growth of the thyroid gland, can cause a variation of the hypertrophic form. The restrictive form is associated with an unidentified inflammatory process within the heart muscle. However, many cases of CM are not caused by any of these processes, and we do not understand their origin. Return to menu.

19. C - Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy. Please see http//www.vetinfo4cats.com/ccardio.htmlfor more information on cardiomyopathy. Last edited 08/20/02. http://www.vetinfo.com/cencyclopedia/cecardio.html

Vetinfo Canine Encyclopedia Feline Encyclopedia VetInfo Digest ... Your Turn Encyclopedia of Feline Veterinary Medical Information Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy is an alteration in the function of the heart muscle. It can occur for several reasons in cats and it can take several forms. When the muscle is sufficiently affected that it can not function properly, heart failure occurs. Dilated cardiomyopathy due to taurine deficiency was common until recent years. The discovery of the relationship between taurine (an essential amino acid) deficiency and the development of dilated cardiomyopathy has nearly eliminated this condition. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is now the more common form of this condition in cats. It can occur for several reasons, including hyperthyroidism, toxins, infections and genetic influences. In this disorder, the heart muscle loses elasticity and becomes thicker, making it hard for the heart to function properly. There are many apparent variations in the course of this disease in cats. At the present time, a clear understanding of the mechanism of the disease is not understood in most cases. The symptoms of this problem are similar, despite variations in why they occur. Affected cats may exhibit difficulty breathing, rapid respiratory rate, weight loss or poor condition, loss of appetite, tire easily with exercise or show signs of weakness or paralysis of the rear legs. Despite the chronic nature of the disease itself, cats often appear to develop symptoms quite suddenly, especially difficulty breathing and rear leg weakness.

20. Heart - Cardiomyopathy In Cats cardiomyopathy in Cats. cardiomyopathy is an alteration in the functionof the heart muscle. Mike Richards, DVM. Dilated cardiomyopathy. http://www.vetinfo.com/ccardio.html

Please note: The information on our site is for everyone to read. Please use it as often as you like. However, Ask Dr Mike is available only to subscribers of our Vetinfo Digest. Please do not send questions if you are not a subscriber. Please use the search engine or one of the indexes to see if the information you need is already online. Please see Subscriber info for details. Subscriber Info The income from the subscriptions helps defray the cost of maintaining the site and allows us to keep the large amount of information on www.vetinfo.com free to our readers. Heart - Cardiomyopathy Vomiting with Cardizem Cardiomyopathy Dilated cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy testing ... Cardiomyopathy in kitten Also see Heart Disease also see Heartworm Disease in cats Vomiting with Cardizem Question: Dear Dr. Richards, My nine year old male cat Kitty was diagnosed a few months ago with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. It was caught early before any damage to the heart developed. He was put on Cardizem 30mg capsule once a day dose. He's been on this medication for almost three weeks. I give it him one capsule every morning

A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z

Page 1     1-20 of 98    1  | 2  | 3  | 4  | 5  | Next 20