61. Cardiomyopathy Heart Information. cardiomyopathy. What is cardiomyopathy? There maybe multiple causes of cardiomyopathy, including viral infections. http://www.umm.edu/cardiac/cardiomy.htm

Heart Information Coronary Heart Disease... Stroke / Brain Attack... Cardiac Conditions... ... Section Index Related Resources Within UMM Maryland Heart Center Heart Information Cardiomyopathy What is cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle, in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood and, in some instances, heart rhythm is disturbed, leading to irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmias. There may be multiple causes of cardiomyopathy, including viral infections. Sometimes the exact cause of the muscle disease is never found. How does cardiomyopathy differ from many other heart disorders? In several ways cadiomyopathy: is fairly uncommon, affecting only about 50,000 Americans. is a leading cause for heart transplantation often occurs in the young. Â tends to be progressive and sometimes worsens fairly quickly. Non-ischemic cardiomyopathy is due to specific causes, and is often associated with diseases involving other organs as well as the heart. Three types of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (also known as hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM), asymmetric septal hypertrophy (ASH), or idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (IHSS) - the muscle mass of the left ventricle of the heart is larger than normal, or the wall between the two ventricles (septum) becomes enlarged and obstructs the blood flow from the left ventricle. Because it prevents the heart from properly relaxing between beats, it fills with blood, which eventually limits the pumping action. A heart murmur may be heard.

62. Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy. Definition cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heartmuscle (myocardium), which usually causes inadequate heart pumping. http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/001105.htm

Disease Nutrition Surgery Symptoms Injury ... Z Related Programs at UM Medical Center Maryland Heart Center Joslin Diabetes Center Home Medical Reference ... Encyclopedia (English) Toggle English Spanish Cardiomyopathy Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention Definition: Cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heart muscle (myocardium), which usually causes inadequate heart pumping. Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Cardiomyopathy can be caused by viral infections; heart attacks alcoholism ; long-term, severe hypertension high blood pressure ); or for other reasons not yet known. Specific types of cardiomyopathy include: Ischemic Cardiomyopathy : This is caused by heart attacks, which leave scars in the heart muscle (myocardium). The affected myocardium is then unable to contribute to the heart pumping function. The larger the scars (or the more numerous the heart attacks), the higher the chance there is of developing ischemic cardiomyopathy. Idiopathic Cardiomyopathy : The term "idiopathic" means that the cause is unknown. Usually, this term refers to dilated cardiomyopathy. Dilated Cardiomyopathy : This is a global, usually idiopathic myocardial disorder characterized by a marked enlargement and inadequate function of the left ventricle. It may affect young people.

63. Cardiomyopathy - Mesa Veterinary Hospital cardiomyopathy by Dr. Laura BayWilliams, DVM. cardiomyopathy means enlargement orthickening of the heart. This type of cardiomyopathy is most common in dogs. http://www.mesavet.com/library/cardiomyopathy.htm

Cardiomyopathy by Dr. Laura Bay-Williams, DVM Cardiomyopathy means enlargement or thickening of the heart. There are 3 different types: dilative, hypertrophic and restrictive. There are several things that your veterinarian can use to diagnose this problem in your pet. Echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart) shows how well the heart is pumping and any internal defects that may exist. Finally, an electrocardiogram (ECG) will show if your pet has an abnormal heart rhythm. Dilative cardiomyopathy is when the heart enlarges and the walls become very thin. This type of cardiomyopathy is most common in dogs. Doberman pinschers, boxers, Irish wolfhounds, great danes and cocker spaniels have a higher risk of developing this problem, but it has been seen in many breeds including mixed breed dogs. Age of onset typically is between four and ten years, but occasionally younger dogs are affected. Signs to look for include difficulty breathing or increased rate of breathing, weight loss, weakness, distension of the abdomen and/or fainting. Treatment of this condition includes medications to help the heart work better and diuretics combined with a low salt diet to decrease fluid accumulation in the abdomen and the chest cavity.

64. Pediatric Cardiology cardiomyopathy. What is a cardiomyopathy? cardiomyopathy means basically,abnormal heart muscle. There are various types of cardiomyopathy. http://www.ucch.org/sections/cardio/new/cmp.html

Sections/Specialties Palos Heights Merrillville La Rabida [Return to main] Diseases of the heart muscle Cardiomyopathy What is a cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy means basically, abnormal heart muscle. There are various types of cardiomyopathy. Sometimes, the reason for the abnormal muscle develops rapidly so it is called acute, and sometimes the cause has been present for many years or even since birth (congenital) and therefore may be termed chronic. Many times, it can be difficult to figure out how long the cardiomyopathy has been there, as it is not diagnosed until it leads to heart failure How does it occur? What are the types of cardiomyopathy? A cardiomyopathy can occur at birth or later in life due to genetic abnormalities in the muscle (familial cardiomyopathy) or other factors while the fetus is developing (congenital cardiomyopathy). The causes can be broken down into different groups or types of cardiomyopathy. The first is whether or not there is inflammation or myocarditis . The causes of myocarditis can be infectious (viral, bacterial, etc), or noninfectious (

65. Cardiomyopathy_Overview - HeartCenterOnline For Patients: Heart Health Encyclope American Heart Association member edited cardiomyopathy Overview is just one ofseveral cardiologistedited articles on cardiomyopathy that you can find on http://www.heartcenteronline.com/myheartdr/common/articles.cfm?ARTID=442

66. Cardiomyopathy And Weak Heart Muscle Disease cardiomyopathy is a type of heart muscle disease in which the heart isabnormally enlarged (enlarged heart), thickened and/or stiffened. http://www.heartcenteronline.com/The_Cardiomyopathy_Center.html

The Cardiomyopathy Center Cardiomyopathy is a type of heart muscle disease in which the heart is abnormally enlarged ( enlarged heart ), thickened and/or stiffened. As a result, the weak heart muscle is not as effective at pumping blood. Cardiomyopathy typically begins in the walls of the heart's lower chambers (ventricles), and more severe cases may affect the walls of the upper chambers (atria), as well. This damage to the heart walls inhibits the ability of the heart to function effectively, which commonly results in congestive heart failure . It may also cause arrhythmias (potentially dangerous irregular heart rhythms). There are several types: Ischemic cardiomyopathy . A chronic disorder caused by a lack of oxygen resulting from coronary artery disease (CAD) Nonischemic cardiomyopathy. A weak heart muscle not caused by ischemia. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) . The heart's ability to pump blood is reduced because the left ventricle (one of the two pumping chambers of the heart) is enlarged (dilated). Causes for include excessive alcohol use (alcoholic cardiomyopathy) and pregnancy complication (peripartum cardiomyopathy). Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy . An abnormal growth of muscle fibers on the heart muscle, often causing a thickened septum

67. Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Feline Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This section is dedicated to the lovingmemory Mickey, the Perfect Cat. Feline Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. http://maxshouse.com/hypertrophic_cardiomyopathy.htm

Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy This section is dedicated to the loving memory Mickey, the Perfect Cat Cardiomyopathy is the name applied to an abnormality of heart muscle function. The heart's pumping ability is diminished, resulting in such signs as inability to exercise, fatigue, fainting, fluid collection in the lungs, abdomen, and limbs, or emboli (clots that arise in the heart and travel to the kidney, brain, or legs). Although some cats with cardiornyopathy do not develop clinical signs, others experience rapid progression of their disease or sudden death. The causes of cardiomyopathy include genetic predisposition, infections, toxic causes (drugs and chemical compounds), specific dietary insufficiencies, and unknown causes. Whereas some cases are entirely reversible, others are not and are treated with various levels of success. Three major forms of cardiomyopathies occur in the canine and feline species. In dilated cardiomyopathy the heart muscle is weak and flaccid (floppy). This condition is associated with a reduction in heart muscle function during contraction (systole) and a decrease in forward flow of blood. Subsequent upper heart chamber (left atrial) enlargement is associated with backup of blood and then fluid into the lungs (pulmonary edema). Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a thickening of the lower heart muscle chambers (ventricles). The results are inappropriate heart function, obstruction of blood flow from the heart into the circulation, and enlargement of the upper heart chambers (atria). This abnormality is called diastolic dysfunction a condition -in which the heart fails to relax fully, fill, and then empty. The resulting backup of pressures into the lung is responsible for the clinical signs of respiratory distress. coughing, and systemic emboli (blood clots).

68. Internet Medical Education, Inc.: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Looks at hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, discussing what it is, treatment, heart failure and symptoms .Category Health Conditions and Diseases cardiomyopathy...... HOCM, HCM. Internet Medical Education, Inc. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Hypertrophiccardiomyopathy. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy http://www.med-edu.com/patient/other/HCM.html

Internet Medical Education IHSS, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, HOCM, HCM Internet Medical Education, Inc.: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Our Privacy Pledge As a benefit, we have included access to an on-line medical bookstore and to various search engines. Buying books and searching here help support our site . Please let us know how you like these services. Find this: any language English Chinese Czech Danish Dutch Estonian Finnish French German Greek Hebrew Hungarian Icelandic Italian Japanese Korean Latvian Lithuanian Norwegian Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Spanish Swedish Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is an unusual condition in which the muscle of the heart is too thick for no particular reason. It has many names, and ranges in seriousness from "not very" to life-threatening. The thickening is characteristically in the "interventricular septum", or the muscle that separates the right and left ventricles. Because the thickening affects one part of the heart wall more than another part, it is often "asymmetric" There is an organization for patient support called the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association that was created by a relative of a patient who died from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The address is PO Box 306, Hibernia NJ 07842, the telephone number is (973) 983-7429, the email address is

69. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Dilated cardiomyopathy has been linked to nutritional deficiencies (eg taurine) andtoday is much less common than the Hypertrophic or variants of Hypertrophic http://www.newmanveterinary.com/felhcm.html

I ntroduction Description Etiology ... Treatment .The author wishes to acknowledge VIN cardiology message board and library as well as the publication by John E. Rush, DVM, MS in: Veterinary Clinics of North America , Nov. 1998, pp1459 for much of the information displayed on this page. Feline cardiomyopathies are of several kinds. Dilated and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathies are the most common. Dilated cardiomyopathy has been linked to nutritional deficiencies (e.g. taurine) and today is much less common than the Hypertrophic or variants of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Idiopathic Restrictive (and Endomyocarditis-related excessive moderator band-related and endomyocarditis-related Cardiomyopathy is uncommonly diagnosed (or misdiagnosed) and can results from distortions of papillary muscle and/or chordae tendonae, either of which may become fused and/or distorted due to inflammatory cell infiltration and fibrous adhesions. Signs of left atrial dilatation and ventricular hypertrophy may mimic those of hypertrophic (and dilated) cardiomyopathies. In addition to the above specific cardiomyopathies, cats can also develop valvular disorders, some of which are idiopathic in etiology. . Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy , (HCM) may be primary (idiopathic) or secondary to other (metabolic) causes (excess cathecholamines, hyperthyroidism, acromegaly, hypertension). The remainder of this discussion will focus on the anatomical and physiological manifestations, the diagnosis and proposed treatment of

70. Heart Care - Cardiomyopathy - Methodist Health Care System, Houston, Texas cardiomyopathy What is cardiomyopathy? cardiomyopathy How does cardiomyopathydiffer from other heart disorders? cardiomyopathy http://www.methodisthealth.com/health/heart/cardiomy.htm

Heart Care Home Las Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (en español) Clinical Services Methodist DeBakey Heart Center Multi-Organ Transplant Center at The Methodist Hospital Methodist Diagnostic Hospital Methodist Sugar Land Hospital ... Appointment Cardiomyopathy What is cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood. In some instances, heart rhythm is disturbed, leading to irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmias. There may be multiple causes of cardiomyopathy, including viral infections. Sometimes, the exact cause of the muscle disease is never found. How does cardiomyopathy differ from other heart disorders? Cardiomyopathy differs from many of the other disorders of the heart in several ways, including: it is fairly uncommon, affecting only about 50,000 Americans. it is a leading cause for heart transplantation. it can, and often does, occur in young people. the condition tends to be progressive and sometimes worsens fairly quickly.

71. Redflagsweekly - Special Features July 8, 2002. STATININDUCED cardiomyopathy. INTRODUCTION TO THE CITIZEN’SPETITION ON STATINS. By Peter H. Langsjoen, MD. The medical http://www.redflagsweekly.com/features/2002_july08.html

The Nicholas Regush Health News Analyzer Free weekly e-newsletter printer friendly email a friend July 8, 2002 STATIN-INDUCED CARDIOMYOPATHY By Peter H. Langsjoen, MD The medical profession has, after more than 30 years of excellent propaganda, successfully created the wholly iatrogenic - "pseudo-disease" dubbed "hypercholesterolemia" and the associated malady "cholesterol neurosis". After decades of dismal failure to cure this "disease" of numbers with low fat diets and a host of cholesterol lowering drugs, the medical profession stumbled upon the magic bullet, the cure for this dreaded artificial disease - statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors). First released on the US market in 1987, statins have rapidly grown into one of the most widely prescribed class of drugs in history. Statins do three things: 1. They block the body's ability to make cholesterol, thus lowering the blood level of cholesterol, thereby curing cholesterol neurosis. Doctors and patients equally neurotic have immediate gratification. The "evil" high cholesterol has been dramatically lowered and the future is bright and promising. So far...so good.

72. X-linked Dilated Cardiomyopathy (XLDCM) Leiden Muscular Dystrophy pages ©. Xlinked dilated cardiomyopathy (XLDC) and thedystrophin gene. X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy (XLDC) entry in OMIM (302045). http://www.dmd.nl/xldc.html

Leiden Muscular Dystrophy pages X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy (XLDC) and the dystrophin gene (last modified September 15, 1998) This page was made with the help of Dr. Francesco Muntoni Contents Definition Description Mutation table Definition X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy (XLDC, sometimes abbreviated as XLDCM) is a clinical phenotype of dystrophinopathy which is characterized by preferential myocardial involvement without any overt signs of skeletal myopathy. It is a familial myocardial disease that presents with lethal congestive heart failure in young males in their teens or early twenties. A significant portion of XLDC-patients carry mutations in the dystrophin gene ( Muntoni Towbin X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy (XLDC) entry in OMIM (302045) Description Some mutations of the dystrophin gene are mainly or exclusively associated with a cardiac involvement. In addition, other mutations, usually associated with a typical muscular dystrophy (usually BMD), in rare instances can present with dilated cardiomyopathy and fail to show a significant skeletal muscle involvement. The precise correlation between mutations in the dystrophin gene and cardiomyopathy is still not clear. The complexity of this issue is related to the presence of numerous dystrophin isoforms , the rarity of some of the mutations described and the difficulty to perform parallel histological studies of skeletal and cardiac muscle in affected individuals.

73. Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy. alcohol; ischemia; viral infection (esp. Coxsackie). Adriamycin;amyloidosis; endocardial fibroelastosis (EFE); Pompe (glycogen storage) dz; http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/doc/00770.html

CHORUS Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology Cardiovascular system Feedback Search cardiomyopathy alcohol ischemia viral infection (esp. Coxsackie) Adriamycin amyloidosis endocardial fibroelastosis (EFE) Pompe (glycogen storage) dz anomalous left coronary artery Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD - 2 February 1995 Last updated 14 March 2001 Medical College of Wisconsin

74. Heart Foundation - Cardiomyopathy Among some of the items discussed are what cardiomyopathy is, symptoms, medications and lifestyle.Category Health Conditions and Diseases cardiomyopathy......cardiomyopathy. cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that causesthe heart to enlarge and become weaker 1 . What causes cardiomyopathy? http://www.nevdgp.org.au/geninf/heart_f/cardiomyopathy.htm

(This sheet is a copy from the above website as of November 2001) Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that causes the heart to enlarge and become weaker When we hear the word cardiomyopathy, we often think of a heart transplant. But most people with cardiomyopathy do not need a transplant. In fact, most patients are only mildly affected and can live normal lives. Cardiomyopathy damages the heart muscle, making it weaker and causing it to stretch. If the heart cannot keep pumping blood well enough, a condition called heart failure develops which needs special treatment. Cardiomyopathy is different to other heart diseases such as a heart attack, which damages part of the heart muscle and has a different cause. The normal heart The heart is a vital pump. It works non-stop for 70 years and more, sending blood to all parts of the body. To do this the heart muscle must keep as strong as possible. What causes cardiomyopathy? In most cases, tests can not show the cause, but the problem can still be treated effectively. Several known causes are:

75. Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy. Definition cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heartmuscle (myocardium), which usually causes inadequate heart pumping. http://www.pennhealth.com/ency/article/001105.htm

Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Cardiomyopathy Definition: Cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heart muscle (myocardium), which usually causes inadequate heart pumping. Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Cardiomyopathy can be caused by viral infections; heart attacks alcoholism ; long-term, severe hypertension high blood pressure ); or for other reasons not yet known. Specific types of cardiomyopathy include: Ischemic Cardiomyopathy : This is caused by heart attacks, which leave scars in the heart muscle (myocardium). The affected myocardium is then unable to contribute to the heart pumping function. The larger the scars (or the more numerous the heart attacks), the higher the chance there is of developing ischemic cardiomyopathy. Idiopathic Cardiomyopathy : The term "idiopathic" means that the cause is unknown. Usually, this term refers to dilated cardiomyopathy. Dilated Cardiomyopathy : This is a global, usually idiopathic myocardial disorder characterized by a marked enlargement and inadequate function of the left ventricle. It may affect young people. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy : This is a disproportionate growth of the left ventricle muscle. Sometimes, the right ventricle is also affected. In up to 70% of cases, there is a family history of this condition.

76. BBC - Lifestyle - Watchdog - Reports - Health cardiomyopathy. Watchdog Healthcheck 11.02.02 Live from Alexandra Palace GardenCentre, London. Now the Ellis family know all about cardiomyopathy. http://www.bbc.co.uk/watchdog/reports/health/index.shtml?subcat=cardiomyopathy

77. BBC Health - Features - Cardiomyopathy A feature on the different types of cardiomyopathy with advice and informationon how to diagonose it and treat it. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/features/cardiomyopathy.shtml

CATEGORIES TV RADIO COMMUNICATE ... INDEX SEARCH MONDAY 31st March 2003 Text only BBC Homepage Health Homepage Ask the Doctor ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Feature Cardiomyopathy By Dr Rob Hicks Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Restrictive Cardiomyopathy ... Diagnosing and treating cardiomyopathy The heart is a large muscle that pumps blood around the body. Anything that damages or changes its structure will affect its ability to function effectively. The three different types of cardiomyopathy do just that, causing problems for those people affected. Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) In dilated cardiomyopathy the muscular walls of the heart become stretched or dilated. When this happens the heart becomes larger and the heart muscle weaker. This weakening means the heart is unable to pump as well as it should. Those with DCM may suffer with tiredness, and shortness of breath whilst exercising or even whilst resting. They may have heart palpitations and notice their ankles becoming swollen. DCM is not a common condition. For every 100,000 people around 35 people will have it and of these twice as many men as women are affected.

78. Cardiomyopathy There are several causes of congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy. REFERENCESON cardiomyopathy E. Baggio, R. Gandini, et al. http://www.bionutrition.org/case_studies/cardiomyopathy.asp

79. 1Up Health > Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy > Causes, Incidence, And Risk Factors Of A Comprehesive information on Alcoholic cardiomyopathy (cardiomyopathy alcoholic). Alcoholiccardiomyopathy Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors. http://www.1uphealth.com/health/alcoholic_cardiomyopathy_info.html

1Up Health Alcoholic cardiomyopathy Alternative Medicine Clinical Trials ... Health Topics A-Z Search 1Up Health Alcoholic cardiomyopathy Information Alcoholic cardiomyopathy Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors Alternative names : Cardiomyopathy - alcoholic Definition : A disorder resulting from excessive alcohol ingestion where the heart muscle is weakened and cannot pump blood efficiently. Decreased heart function affects the lungs, liver, and other body systems. Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a form of dilated cardiomyopathy caused by habitual, excessive use of alcohol. Alcohol in excessive quantities has a directly toxic effect on heart muscle cells. Alcoholic cardiomyopathy results in poor heart function because the heart muscle is too weak to pump efficiently. Alcoholic cardiomyopathy results in heart failure . Lack of blood flow affects all parts of the body, resulting in damage to multiple tissues and organ systems. Incidence of alcoholic cardiomyopathy is 2 out of 1,000 people. The disorder is most commonly seen in males ages 35 to 55 years old, but it may become evident in older individuals. Alcoholic cardiomyopathy may be indistinguishable from idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. Previous Next Jump to Another Section of this Guide Definition Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors

80. 1Up Health > Cardiomyopathy > Causes, Incidence, And Risk Factors Of Cardiomyopa Comprehesive information on cardiomyopathy . 1Up Health Diseases Conditions cardiomyopathy Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors. http://www.1uphealth.com/health/cardiomyopathy_info.html

1Up Health Cardiomyopathy Alternative Medicine Clinical Trials ... Health Topics A-Z Search 1Up Health Cardiomyopathy Information Cardiomyopathy Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors Definition : Cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heart muscle (myocardium), which usually causes inadequate heart pumping. Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors Cardiomyopathy can be caused by viral infections; heart attacks alcoholism ; long-term, severe hypertension high blood pressure ); or for other reasons not yet known. Specific types of cardiomyopathy include: Ischemic Cardiomyopathy : This is caused by heart attacks, which leave scars in the heart muscle (myocardium). The affected myocardium is then unable to contribute to the heart pumping function. The larger the scars (or the more numerous the heart attacks), the higher the chance there is of developing ischemic cardiomyopathy. Idiopathic Cardiomyopathy : The term "idiopathic" means that the cause is unknown. Usually, this term refers to dilated cardiomyopathy. Dilated Cardiomyopathy : This is a global, usually idiopathic myocardial disorder characterized by a marked enlargement and inadequate function of the left ventricle. It may affect young people.

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