Cardiomyopathy Symptoms

CARDIOMYOPATHY

DESCRIPTION

Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. Cardiomyopathy can lead to heart failure. the main types of cardiomyopathy include dilated hypertrophic, and restrictive cardiomyopathy

Symptoms –

Breathlessness

Swelling

Bloating of abdomen

Cough

Difficulty in lying flat

Fatigue

Rapid heartbeat

Chest discomfort

Dizziness

Risk factors –

Family history

High blood pressure

Alcohol misuse

Obesity

Illicit drug use

Diabetes

Diagnosis and tests –

Chest X-ray

Echocardiogram

Treadmill stress test

Cardiac catheterization test

Cardiac MRI

Cardiac CT scan

Blood tests

Treatment –

Surgery

Therapies

Medications