what is the meaning of cardiomyopathy?
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cardiomyopathy Definition. 1  Cardiomyopathy is a chronic disease of the heart muscle (myocardium), in which the muscle is abnormally enlarged, thickened, and/or stiffened. The weakened heart muscle loses the ability to pump blood effectively, resulting in irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) and possibly even heart failure.
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Cardiomyopathy 1 Dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart becomes weak and the chambers get large. 2  As a result, the heart cannot pump enough blood out to the body. 3  Many different medical problems cause this type of cardiomyopathy. 4  Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a condition in which the heart muscle becomes thick.
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- Cardiomyopathy and most commonly dilated cardiomyopathy, is a noticeable deterioration of the heart muscle's ability to contract, which can lead to heart failure. Other common causes of heart failure (which can also be congestive), are heart attacks, valve disorders and high blood pressure.
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Overview Often, the cause of the cardiomyopathy is unknown. In some people, however, doctors are able to identify some contributing factors. Possible causes of cardiomyopathy include: Genetic conditions. Long-term high blood pressure. Heart tissue damage from a previous heart attack. Chronic rapid heart rate. Heart valve problems.
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- Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. It can run in families and can affect one or several members of a family. Some members of a family may be affected more than others and some family members may not be affected or have any symptoms at all. Types of cardiomyopathy.
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- Cardiomyopathy (literally heart muscle disease) is the measurable deterioration for any reason of the ability of the myocardium (the heart muscle) to contract, usually leading to heart failure.
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Cardiomyopathy (Restrictive) Center Restrictive cardiomyopathy, the rarest form of cardiomyopathy, is a condition in which the walls of the lower chambers of the heart (the ventricles) are abnormally rigid and lack the flexibility to expand as the ventricles fill with blood.
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Overview Dilated cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle, usually starting in your heart's main pumping chamber (left ventricle).The ventricle stretches and thins (dilates) and can't pump blood as well as a healthy heart can.ilated cardiomyopathy might not cause symptoms, but for some people it can be life-threatening. A common cause of heart failure — the heart's inability to supply the body with enough blood — dilated cardiomyopathy can also contribute to irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), blood clots or sudden death.
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- Cardiomyopathy is a chronic and sometimes progressive disease in which the heart muscle (myocardium), is abnormally enlarged, thickened and/or stiffened. The condition typically begins in the walls of the heart's lower chambers (ventricles), and in more severe cases also affects the walls of the upper chambers (atria).
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- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a potentially lethal disease of the heart, is characterized by a thickened heart muscle, in which the muscle fibers have become jumbled and tangled. This overdeveloped heart muscle is less efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.ypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a potentially lethal disease of the heart, is characterized by a thickened heart muscle, in which the muscle fibers have become jumbled and tangled. This overdeveloped heart muscle is less efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.
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cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle, primarily affects the left ventricle, which is the main pumping chamber of the heart. The disease is often associated with inadequate heart pumping and other heart function abnormalities.
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- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disease in which a portion of the myocardium (heart muscle) is hypertrophic (enlarged) without any obvious cause, creating functional impairment of the heart. It is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes.
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- Definition. Dilated cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle, usually starting in your heart's main pumping chamber (left ventricle). The ventricle stretches and thins (dilates) and can't pump blood as well as a healthy heart can.ilated cardiomyopathy might not cause symptoms, but for some people it can be life-threatening. A common cause of heart failure — the heart's inability to supply the body with enough blood — dilated cardiomyopathy can also contribute to irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), blood clots or sudden death.
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Disability Evaluation Under Social Security  (Blue Book- October 2008) 4.00 Cardiovascular System - Adult Cardiomyopathy, also called myocarditis, is a serious disease of the heart. In it, the heart muscle becomes inflamed and weakened, causing symptoms of heart failure, which can mimic a heart attack. Cardiomyopathy can be classified as primary or secondary.ardiomyopathy is the term used to describe any disease that affects the heart's ability to pump blood. Cardiomyopathy can be classified three ways: 1  Dilated (or congestive) cardiomyopathy refers to a weakness in the walls of the heart.
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Heart Disease and Cardiomyopathy A. A. A. Cardiomyopathy, or heart muscle disease, is a type of progressive heart disease in which the heart is abnormally enlarged, thickened, and/or stiffened. As a result, the heart muscle's ability to pump blood is weakened, often causing heart failure and the backup of blood into the lungs or rest of the body. The disease can also cause abnormal heart rhythms. There are three main types of cardiomyopathy:
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Heart Disease and Cardiomyopathy Heart Disease and Cardiomyopathy. Cardiomyopathy, or heart muscle disease, is a type of progressive heart disease in which the heart is abnormally enlarged, thickened, and/or stiffened. As a result, the heart muscle's ability to pump blood is weakened, often causing heart failure and the backup of blood into the lungs or rest of the body. The disease can also cause abnormal heart rhythms. There are three main types of cardiomyopathy: Dilated cardiomyopathy.
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What Is Cardiomyopathy in Adults? Cardiomyopathy refers to diseases of the heart muscle. These diseases have many causes, signs and symptoms, and treatments. In cardiomyopathy, the heart muscle becomes enlarged, thick or rigid. In rare cases, the muscle tissue in the heart is replaced with scar tissue.hese diseases have many causes, signs and symptoms, and treatments. In cardiomyopathy, the heart muscle becomes enlarged, thick or rigid. In rare cases, the muscle tissue in the heart is replaced with scar tissue.
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- A. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a condition in which the heart 's ability to pump blood is decreased because the heart's main pumping chamber, the left ventricle, is enlarged and weakened. In some cases, it prevents the heart from relaxing and filling with blood as it should.
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Overview The cause of cardiomyopathy, a thickening or enlarging of the heart muscle, may depend on the type: 1  Dilated cardiomyopathy. 2  The cause of this most common type of cardiomyopathy often is unknown. 3  It may be caused by reduced blood flow to the heart (ischemic heart disease), infections, toxins and certain drugs. Dilated cardiomyopathy. 2  The cause of this most common type of cardiomyopathy often is unknown. 3  It may be caused by reduced blood flow to the heart (ischemic heart disease), infections, toxins and certain drugs.
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- A cardiomyopathy is a disease that affects the muscle of the heart. With HCM, the myocytes (cardiac contractile cells) in the heart increase in size, which results in the thickening of the heart muscle. In addition, the normal alignment of muscle cells is disrupted, a phenomenon known as myocardial disarray.
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Hand numbness and Paralysis symptoms Symptom Checker Symptoms. Regardless of the type of cardiomyopathy you may have, the symptoms tend to be similar. In all cases, the heart is unable to adequately pump blood to the tissues and organs of the body, resulting in symptoms such as: 1  generalized weakness and fatigue. 2  shortness of breath, particularly during exertion or exercise. 3  lightheadedness and dizziness. 4  chest pain. 5  heart palpitations. 6  fainting attacks. 7  high blood pressure.
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What Is Cardiomyopathy in Adults? Cardiomyopathy refers to diseases of the heart muscle. These diseases have many causes, signs and symptoms, and treatments. In cardiomyopathy, the heart muscle becomes enlarged, thick, or rigid. In rare cases, the muscle tissue in the heart is replaced with scar tissue. As cardiomyopathy worsens, the heart becomes weaker.
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Cardiomyopathy: What You Need to Know. 1  One common cause of cardiomyopathy is lack of blood flow to the heart muscle, usually as a result of a heart attack. 2  Other causes include excess alcohol consumption, nutritional or hormonal imbalances, viral infection of the heart, chemotherapy and certain inherited diseases.
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- Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a condition in which the heart 's ability to pump blood is decreased because the heart's main pumping chamber, the left ventricle, is enlarged and weakened. In some cases, it prevents the heart from relaxing and filling with blood as it should.
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What is Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)? What is Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)? Heart muscle disease that causes loss of heart muscle strength, enlargement of the heart, and a decreased ability to pump blood through the body(heart failure). Dilated Cardiomyopathy affects any age dog, but occurrence increases with age. Heart failure can be compared to a common pump. If the sump pump in your basement fails, water backs up into the basement; if the left heart fails, fluid backs up into the lungs; if the right heart fails, fluid backs up in the belly.