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Cardiomyopathy: Understanding the Condition
Introduction
Cardiomyopathy is a group of diseases that affect the heart muscle, making it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. It can lead to heart failure, arrhythmias, and other complications.
Types of Cardiomyopathy
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM): The heart chambers enlarge and weaken.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM): The heart muscle becomes abnormally thick, making it harder to pump blood.
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM): The heart muscle becomes stiff and less elastic.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC): Fatty tissue replaces the heart muscle, leading to arrhythmias.
Causes
- Genetic mutations
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Viral infections
- Alcohol and drug abuse
Symptoms
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Swelling in legs and feet
- Irregular heartbeat
Diagnosis
- Echocardiogram
- MRI of the heart
- Genetic testing
Treatment Options
- Medications: Beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors
- Surgical Options: Implantable defibrillators, heart transplant
- Lifestyle Changes: Healthy diet, exercise, avoiding alcohol
Conclusion
Cardiomyopathy can be a serious condition, but with early diagnosis and proper management, many people can live a normal life.
Source recommendations
1. American Heart Association Guidelines on Cardiomyopathy
- https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cardiomyopathy
- https://professional.heart.org/en/guidelines-and-statements
- https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001250
- https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/aha-recs-for-physical-activity-in-adults
- https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001063
2. European Society of Cardiology Guidelines on Cardiomyopathies
- https://www.escardio.org/Guidelines/Clinical-Practice-Guidelines/Cardiomyopathy-Guidelines
- https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/44/37/3503/7246608
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37622657/
- https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/ten-points-to-remember/2023/08/30/02/53/2023-esc-guidelines-for-cardiomyopathies-esc-2023
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25173338/
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If you or your loved ones experience any of these symptoms, you should consult a doctor in time. Remember that self-medication can be dangerous, and timely diagnosis will preserve the quality and life expectancy.
The heart is an organ that does not know how to "keep silent" if something goes wrong. Chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling, dizziness, and rhythm disturbances are the symptoms that require our attention. The best prevention of heart disease is careful attention to your health, regular checkups with a doctor, and a healthy lifestyle. Take care of your heart, and it will serve you for many years!
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