Heart Muscle Disease (Cardiomyopathy)

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Heart Muscle Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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Heart Muscle Disease (Cardiomyopathy)

• Cardiomyopathy is a serious medical condition of
  the heart. In this, the heart muscles become weak
  or inflamed. Due to this, heart does not function
  the way it should, therefore hindering the
  pumping of blood. Eventually, this can lead to
  cardiac arrest or heart failure.Cardiomyopathy m
  ay also classify as primary, in this there is no
  prominent cause. It is also classified as
  secondary in which Cardiomyopathy may happen due
  to a cause. The cause can be congenital heart
  disease, heart valve disease, viral infections,
  hypertension, coronary artery disease etc.

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Causes of Cardiomyopathy

• As discussed, Cardiomyopathy may be classified
  as primary or secondary. If anything leads to
  developing the condition of Cardiomyopathy, it
  may be called Secondary Cardiomyopathy. Some
  possible causes of Cardiomyopathy are
• Condition of Chronic high blood pressure
• History of any previous heart attacks that
  leads to damaging of heart muscles. The damaged
  heart muscle can be a prime cause of
  Cardiomyopathy.
• Problems related to Heart Valves.
• Viral myocarditis caused by certain viral
  infections.
• Habit of excessive alcohol consumption.
• Some Nutritional deficiencies.

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Dilated (Congestive) Cardiomyopathy

• In Cardiomyopathy, it may be the most common
  form. In dilated cardiomyopathy, the cavity
  becomes dilated which means enlarged and its
  ability to pump blood reduces significantly. Many
  patients with prolonged dilated cardiomyopathy
  may have high risk of heart failure. Abnormal
  heart rhythm disorder may also develop with
  prolonged dilated cardiomyopathy condition.The
  blood flow is very slow and next to nothing in an
  area in the chambers of dilated heart. This is
  better known as stasis. This makes the formation
  of a blood clot, which is termed as thrombus. If
  the thrombus is pressurized out of the heart
  because of accumulation of blood due to blood
  clotting, it may cause a stroke or similar
  ischemic conditions.

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

• This is the type of cardiomyopathy, where the
  heart muscles are enlarged and thickened
  abnormally. The size of Heart chambers are
  reduced due to the abnormal thickening of the
  heart muscles. This may hinder the function of
  pumping blood and its supply to the body.In
  some cases, the blood flow is hindered because of
  thickening of the wall also called septum between
  the two ventricles. This condition or syndrome
  may also be called as Hypertrophic Obstructive
  Cardiomyopathy. This syndrome has also been known
  by another name called Asymmetric Septal
  Hypertrophy. Besides hindering the blood flow,
  the thickened or the enlarged wall sometimes
  distorts one leaflet of the mitral valve. This
  may cause it to leak and need immediate medical
  treatment.

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Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

• The Restrictive Cardiomyopathy is a condition in
  which the heart muscles become rigid and less
  flexible. This reduces the capacity of the heart
  to expand adequatel

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Symptoms

• A patient who is suffering from cardiomyopathy
  may not experience any specific symptoms at all.
  However, in advancing stage of this condition, a
  patient may experience the symptoms listed below.
  If the condition is not treated timely, it may
  get worse.
• Breathlessness or shortness of breath this
  could be at the time of rest or during any
  physical activity.
• Fatigue
• Prominent swelling observed in feet, ankles and
  legs
• Patient may experience giddiness and
  lightheadedness
• Falling unconscious or Fainting spells
• Palpitations heart rhythm may go high or
  fluctuate.

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Treatments

• Treatments suggested for Cardiomyopathy
• Healthy Lifestyle Eating a nutritious diet that
  includes fresh fruits, vegetables etc. are very
  important. Saying NO to smoking, drinking, or
  drugs is another important step to adapting a
  healthy lifestyle.
• Medication  A regular medication and follow up
  with your doctors is paramount in this condition.
• Surgery In advanced stages, your cardiologist
  may recommend the surgical treatment too.

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