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Cardiomyopathy is a disorder of the heart muscle. There are four main types of cardiomyopathy: * Dilated cardiomyopathy - where the heart dilates (enlarges). * Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - where the heart muscle becomes thickened ('hypertrophied'). * Restrictive cardiomyopathy - where the heart muscle cannot relax properly between heartbeats. This is rare. * Arrhythmogenic right ventricular - a rare type which mainly affects the right side of the heart. Dilated cardiomyopathy
In this condition the heart muscle is weakened. The ventricles then dilate (enlarge) as their muscular walls are weaker and more 'floppy' than normal. Therefore, the heart does not pump blood as strongly as normal. (Note: other common heart conditions can cause a dilated heart. For example, coronary Heart disease, high blood pressure and heart valve disease. These conditions can put a 'strain' on the heart which may cause the heart to dilate. With dilated cardiomyopathy, the heart dilates because of a problem or disease of the heart muscle itself.) About 2 in 10, 000 people in the UK develop dilated cardiomyopathy each year. People at any age and either sex may be affected.
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Is cardial myopathy treatable?
First of all, it is "cardiomyopathy" and yes it is treatable with many medications and therapies, but it is not necessarily reversible. It depends on the etiology of the disease process.
Is cardial a noun?
No the word cardial is not a noun. It is an adjective.
What are the chances of your offspring having myopathy if your husband's brother has myopathy?
What are the chances of your offspring having myopathy if your husband's brother has myopathy?
Where can you find cardial muscles in the body?
cardial muscles are present only in heart.
What are the main types of myopathy?
The main types include congenital myopathy, muscular dystrophy , inflammatory myopathy, and drug-induced myopathy.
Which disorders are classified as subtypes of congenital myopathy?
Four distinct disorders are classified as CMs: central core disease, nemaline rod myopathy, centronuclear (myotubular) myopathy, and multicore myopathy.
What is another name for thyrotoxic myopathy?
is known by several other names like hyperthyroid myopathy, Graves and Basedow's myopathy or Basedow paraplegia.
What is the prevalence of myopathy worldwide?
Worldwide, CMs account for about 14% of all myopathies. Central core disease is 16% of cases; nemaline rod myopathy is 20%; centronuclear myopathy is 14%; and multicore myopathy is 10%.
What causes myopathy?
myopathy: a disease in which muscle fibers do not function rightthe cause is lack of vitamin Dpain is a sign of myopathy!!a treatment is taking or having vitamin D!!!!
What could cause difficulties with your cardial perfusion scan?
my brother just passed away they said he had mild cardial accute vascular disease is this hereditary?
How do you spell dialated?
The correct spelling is dilated (widened), often used in medical contexts.
What is mitochondrial myopathy?
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