61. Cardiomyopathy Association - Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy An indepth discussion on this disorder as to what it is, history and other names, how common it is, the causes, new discoveries, how the heart is affected and many other topics are covered. http://www.cardiomyopathy.org/html/which_card_hcm.htm

Please click here to download an Adobe Acrobat version of this file. You may find it easier to print. If you require the Acrobat reader you can click here to go to the Adobe website to download it. To read this document in a full screen, click here . A video about this condition is available from the Cardiomyopathy Association, click here for more information. You can purchase a video and CD-ROM on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy on-line by clicking the button below. IMPORTANT For the majority of affected individuals, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is a condition which will not limit the quality or duration of life. A minority, however experience significant symptoms and are at risk of sudden death. Evaluation by a cardiologist is recommended to confirm the diagnosis and to assess the outlook and particularly the risk of complications. INTRODUCTION This site is intended for anyone interested in learning more about the heart condition Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. It has been produced in consultation with doctors, other medical personnel and those with the condition. The content seeks to address the major questions and concerns of patients and their relatives about the condition.

62. Peripartum Cardiomyopathy And Pregnancy Peripartum cardiomyopathy and Pregnancy. By Denise Chism, RN, MSN, PNNP WebMD Medical Reference from The HighRisk Pregnancy Sourcebook , http://my.webmd.com/content/article/4/1680_51820.htm

WebMD Today Home WebMD News Center Member Services WebMD University My WebMD Find a Physician Medical Info Check Symptoms Medical Library Quizzes, Calculators Clinical Trials ... Women, Men, Lifestyle Who We Are About WebMD Site Map Peripartum Cardiomyopathy and Pregnancy By Denise Chism, R.N., M.S.N., P.N.N.P. WebMD Medical Reference from "The High-Risk Pregnancy Sourcebook" This is a disease of the heart, not related to any other previous heart condition or problem, developing within the last month of pregnancy or during the first six months after delivery. What This Means for Your Pregnancy The greatest challenge of this condition is proper diagnosis. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, and water retention in the lungs or other parts of the body. Further diagnostic studies may also reveal an enlarged heart, extra heart sounds when someone is listening to the beats of your heart, congestion in the lungs, and sometimes a blood clot in the lungs or other parts of the body. Because these symptoms are common to many other diseases, as well as to underlying heart disease, it is important to rule out all other possible causes before diagnosing peripartum cardiomyopathy. Some of the risk factors associated with this condition include multiple gestation (twins, triplets, or more), pregnancy induced hypertension or preeclampsia, older women with a history of several previous pregnancies, and African-American women who are statistically at greater risk. Implications for the Baby If you remain without symptoms, the baby often does well. However, in this condition, evaluation of the baby may be one of the first indicators that something is wrong. Because the baby is so dependent on good blood flow to the uterus and placenta, she may begin to show signs of inadequate oxygenation by slowed growth. This might trigger further investigation to discover heart disease. If you become ill at or near your due date, the baby will most likely look very bad on a fetal monitor and on ultrasound. If, however, you become ill shortly after delivery, your baby will be fine because she would have been born prior to the crisis.

63. Topics Of Interest > Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy Canine Dilated cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a disease of the heart muscle which causes the heart to enlarge and not function properly. http://www.southpaws.com/topics/canine-dcm.html

SouthPaws Veterinary Referral Center 6136 Brandon Avenue Springfield, Virginia 22150 Tel: (703) 569-0300 Fax: (703) 866-4962 Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a disease of the heart muscle which causes the heart to enlarge and not function properly. The disease usually afflicts larger breeds of dogs such as the Doberman pinscher, Scottish deerhound, boxer, Newfoundland, golden retriever, Labrador retriever, and the Irish wolfhound. However, it can also affect both the English and American cocker spaniel and rarely, other small breeds of dogs. The occurrence of dilated cardiomyopathy increases with age and typically has an age of onset between 4 and 10 years. The cause of DCM in dogs is still unknown; however, many factors suggest a genetic cause. Dilated cardiomyopathy usually affects both the left and right sides of the heart with either side being more severely affected. Typically, both the ventricle (lower chamber) and the atria (upper chamber) enlarge and the ventricle loses its ability to contract and pump blood out to the body or the lungs. The consequence of the heart failing in its ability to pump blood can be compared to a simple mechanical 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 and if the right heart fails, fluid backs up in the abdomen or space surrounding the lungs.

64. Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy/Dysplasia ARVD information and treatment for patients and medical doctors. http://telethon.bio.unipd.it/ARVDnet/

Home ARVDnet back Contents: Clinical Features Epidemiology ARVD and Sport Genetics ... Discussion Forum ARVD.net is a repository of information on research and treatment of A rrhythmogenic R ight V entricular Cardiomyopathy/ D ysplasia ( ARVD This disease is characterized by progressive fibrofatty replacement of right ventricular myocardium, initially with typical regional and later global right and some left ventricular involvement, with relative sparing of the septum. Familial disease is common, with autosomal dominant inheritance and incomplete pentrance; a recessive form is described. Presentation with arrhythmias and sudden death is common, particularly in the young. ARVD.net is intended to provide information to patients and medical doctors. About this page: Revisor: Prof. G.A.Danieli Last update: May, 6th, 2003 Fabio d'Alessi Questions? Write to the Webmaster

65. Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy Project Group Information for families and patients about this disorder and a list of frequently asked questions. http://webp12b5.ntx.net/For_3Families.html

Information For Families and Patients Introduction This page has been designed to provide information for families and individuals with known or suspected familial dilated cardiomyopathy (FDC): Frequently Asked Questions About Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy" provides more general background about FDC - what it is, how it is inherited, recommended testing for adults and children, and a number of other issues common to members of a family with FDC. All About Screening explains how the FDC Project Group screens individuals of unknown status in families with known or suspected FDC. We Need Your Support! offers suggestions of how you might help yourselves and your family as well as help FDC genetic research and our program here at OHSU! We hope you find this information useful. If you have questions that have not been addressed here but you would like to have added, please drop us a note. We are updating and improving this website continuously. PLEASE NOTE: This information is provided as a service of our FDC research program. It is NOT intended to substitute for consultation with a licensed health care professional, nor does it address all physical and emotional issues that may arise with an FDC diagnosis. If you do not have a window with page links on the left hand side of your screen, please

66. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy. Definition Return to top. cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heart muscle (myocardium), which usually causes inadequate heart pumping. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001105.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Cardiomyopathy Contents of this page: Illustrations Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms ... Calling your health care provider Illustrations Heart, section through the middle Heart, front view Definition Return to top Cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heart muscle (myocardium), which usually causes inadequate heart pumping. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Cardiomyopathy can be caused by viral infections; heart attacks ; alcoholism; long-term, severe high blood pressure ; or for other reasons not yet known. Specific types of cardiomyopathy include: Ischemic cardiomyopathy : This is caused by heart attacks, which leave scars in the heart muscle (myocardium). The affected myocardium is then unable to contribute to the heart pumping function. The larger the scars (or the more numerous the heart attacks), the higher the chance there is of developing ischemic cardiomyopathy. Idiopathic cardiomyopathy : The term "idiopathic" means that the cause is unknown. Usually, this term refers to dilated cardiomyopathy.

67. MedlinePlus: Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy. Printerfriendly version, E-mail this page to a friend. Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on • cardiomyopathy. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cardiomyopathy.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Cardiomyopathy Contents of this page: From the NIH General/Overviews Coping Diagnosis/Symptoms ... Children Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Cardiomyopathy You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Congenital Heart Disease Heart and Circulation From the National Institutes of Health Cardiomyopathy (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) General/Overviews Cardiomyopathy (American Heart Association) Cardiomyopathy (Texas Heart Institute) Also available in: Spanish Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Myocardial Diseases (National Institutes of Health) Coping Dealing Psychologically with the Disease (Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation) Dealing with Developmental Delays (Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation) Post-Adolescent Issues in the Future (Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation) Special Travel Precautions (Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation) Working with the School (Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation) Diagnosis/Symptoms Echocardiogram (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - RealPlayer plug-in is required to view video files Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) (American Heart Association) Evaluation and Diagnosis (Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation) How Is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Diagnosed?

68. HCMAC-HEART, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association Of Canada Information about the association. Includes patient manual and patient stories. http://www.hcmac-heart.ca/

The Hypertrophic CardioMyopathy Association of Canada HCMAC-HEART . CA THE CANADIAN WEB SITE ON CARDIOMYOPATHY - WELCOME - - THIS SITE IS DEDICATED TO THOSE AFFLICTED WITH CARDIOMYOPATHY - This site was created and authored by the Webmaster J-P Doiron. This individual is a heart patient who himself has been afflicted by HCOM and has undergone all possible test, procedures and surgery to control and eliminate many of the symptoms. In his search for information on this medical condition he has put together this site for all heart patients with the hope of facilitating their search for information. The information and links presented on this site are from accredited medical sources. This site primarily focuses on the subject of Cardiomyopathy with an emphasis on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. We have provided to the viewer references and links to these sources. - PLEASE NOTE - The information contained in this web site is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice The site is designed to support, not replace the relationship that exists between a patient/Site viewer and their physician. ALWAYS seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Nothing contained in this web site is intended to be for medical diagnosis or treatment but strictly information.

69. HealthCentral.com HealthCentral presents this disorder discussing the different types. http://www.healthcentral.com/library/librarycontent.cfm?id=700

70. Mayo Clinic: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Information And Treatment Options Mayo Clinic provides information on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Learn Treatment of Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy at Mayo Clinic. (Synonyms http://www.mayoclinic.org/hypertrophiccardiomyopathy/

Home About Mayo Clinic Contact Us Mayo Clinic Locations: Arizona Florida Minnesota Mayo Clinic ... Medical Services Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatment Causes and Symptoms Diagnosis Self-Care Options ... Medical Services Treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy at Mayo Clinic (Synonyms: Brock's disease, Teare's disease) Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the abnormal thickening of the heart muscle. This thickening decreases the size of the pumping chambers of the heart and stiffens the heart wall so that it is less able to efficiently pump blood. The condition is rare, occurring in only one or two of every 1,000 people and goes by various of names including Brock's disease and Teare's disease. The outlook for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy varies greatly. Some patients remain symptom-free and lead normal lives. For many patients, the disease evolves slowly, progressively limiting their lifestyles, first with symptoms similar to aortic stenosis then with symptoms of congestive heart failure . The most serious, and infrequent, complication is sudden death. Cardiomyopathy is diagnosed and treated by physicians in the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, sometimes in collaboration with Cardiothoracic Surgery. Mayo Clinic in Rochester has a special

71. Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy refers to abnormalities in the structure or function of the heart muscle. The most prevalent form is dilated congestive cardiomyopathy (DCM). http://www.mycustompak.com/healthNotes/Concern/Cardiomyopathy.htm

Cardiomyopathy Introduction Checklist Symptoms Treatments ... References Cardiomyopathy refers to abnormalities in the structure or function of the heart muscle. There are three major types of cardiomyopathy: dilated congestive, hypertrophic, and restrictive. The most prevalent form is dilated congestive cardiomyopathy (DCM). In people with DCM, the heart muscle is damaged, most commonly by coronary artery disease ( atherosclerosis People with diabetes have been reported to be at increased risk of DCM. DCM can also be triggered by alcohol abuse, infections , exposure to certain drugs and toxins, nutritional deficiencies, connective tissue diseases, hereditary disorders, and pregnancy In DCM, the heart gradually loses its efficiency as a pump. Cardiomyopathy is a serious health condition and requires expert medical care rather than self-treatment. However, because of the associations between cardiomyopathy and diseases such as atherosclerosis, diabetes, hypertension , and congestive heart failure , lifestyle recommendations for the prevention of these conditions may also help prevent DCM. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is usually a hereditary disorder, although incidence of this form of cardiomyopathy may also be higher in people with hypertension.

72. Pediatric Cardiology cardiomyopathy. What is a cardiomyopathy? cardiomyopathy means basically, abnormal heart muscle. There are various types of cardiomyopathy. http://www.ucch.org/sections/cardio/new/cmp.html

Sections/Specialties Palos Heights Merrillville La Rabida [Return to main] Diseases of the heart muscle Cardiomyopathy What is a cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy means basically, abnormal heart muscle. There are various types of cardiomyopathy. Sometimes, the reason for the abnormal muscle develops rapidly so it is called acute, and sometimes the cause has been present for many years or even since birth (congenital) and therefore may be termed chronic. Many times, it can be difficult to figure out how long the cardiomyopathy has been there, as it is not diagnosed until it leads to heart failure How does it occur? What are the types of cardiomyopathy? A cardiomyopathy can occur at birth or later in life due to genetic abnormalities in the muscle (familial cardiomyopathy) or other factors while the fetus is developing (congenital cardiomyopathy). The causes can be broken down into different groups or types of cardiomyopathy. The first is whether or not there is inflammation or myocarditis . The causes of myocarditis can be infectious (viral, bacterial, etc), or noninfectious (

73. BOXER CARDIOMYOPATHY Wendy Wallner, DVM, Atlanta, Georgia 318 992 2031. Home. Boxer cardiomyopathy. Wendy Wallner, DVM, Atlanta, Georgia. What is Boxer cardiomyopathy? Boxer cardiomyopathy, as http://www.boxergallery.com/articles/cardiomyopathy.htm

BoxerGallery/ShowBoxers Store P.O. Box 542 Jena La 71342 BoxerGallery/Show Boxers Store P.O. Box 542 Jena La 71342 Home Boxer Cardiomyopathy Wendy Wallner, DVM, Atlanta, Georgia What is Boxer Cardiomyopathy? Boxer cardiomyopathy, as we know it, consists primarily of an electrical conduction disorder that causes the heart to beat erratically (to have an arrhythmia) some of the time. If the erratic beats occur infrequently and singly the dog will probably not have symptoms of heart disease. If the erratic beats occur in sequence, then weakness, collapse or sudden death may result. These arrhythmias may or may not be detected by listening to the heart with a stethoscope. Whether or not they are detected depends on the frequency of the abnormal rhythm. If they occur frequently they can easily be heard with a stethoscope. The arrhythmia usually consists of VPCs (ventricular premature contractions) that are heard as an extra beat or a skipped beat that does not have a corresponding pulse. To identify these the listener must therefore have one hand on the stethoscope, holding it to the chest, and one hand feeling for a pulse (usually at the femoral artery on the inside of the hind leg). In the normally functioning heart there is a pulse for every beat that is heard.

74. Home Page In memory of Charity Mae who died unexpectedly on Jan. 18/98 from complications of cardiomyopathy. Detailed information on this disorder and a support group. http://charitymae.com/

Cardiomyopathy Charity Mae Friends' Letters Banner ... Donations We lcome to our web site. The Charity Mae Foundation was started in memory of my daughter, Charity Mae, who died unexpectedly on January 18th, 1998 from a complication of cardiomyopathy. The purpose of the Foundation is to promote research and education into the cause, prevention and treatment of idiopathic cardiomyopathy. To learn more about my daughter's life and death or her heart condition click on one of the topics shown. If you have lost a child visit our support group. To help us achieve our goal select donations. Thank you for visiting our site. Please come back and tell your family and friends about us. Sincerely, Judy Kubalak people have visited this site since Sept. 10, 2001 Home Cardiomyopathy Charity Mae Friends' Letters ... Donations

75. Cardiomyopathy And Weak Heart Muscle Disease cardiomyopathy is a type of heart muscle disease in which the heart is abnormally enlarged (enlarged heart), thickened and/or stiffened. http://www.heartcenteronline.com/The_Cardiomyopathy_Center.html

The Cardiomyopathy Center Cardiomyopathy is a type of heart muscle disease in which the heart is abnormally enlarged ( enlarged heart ), thickened and/or stiffened. As a result, the weak heart muscle is not as effective at pumping blood. Cardiomyopathy typically begins in the walls of the heart's lower chambers (ventricles), and more severe cases may affect the walls of the upper chambers (atria), as well. This damage to the heart walls inhibits the ability of the heart to function effectively, which commonly results in congestive heart failure . It may also cause arrhythmias (potentially dangerous irregular heart rhythms). There are several types: Ischemic cardiomyopathy . A chronic disorder caused by a lack of oxygen resulting from coronary artery disease (CAD) Nonischemic cardiomyopathy. A weak heart muscle not caused by ischemia. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) . The heart's ability to pump blood is reduced because the left ventricle (one of the two pumping chambers of the heart) is enlarged (dilated). Causes for include excessive alcohol use (alcoholic cardiomyopathy) and pregnancy complication (peripartum cardiomyopathy). Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy . An abnormal growth of muscle fibers on the heart muscle, often causing a thickened septum

76. Hypertrophic_Cardiomyopathy - HeartCenterOnline For Patients: Heart Health Encyc American Heart Association member edited encyclopedia article on Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Includes Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. (Asymmetric http://www.heartcenteronline.com/myheartdr/common/articles.cfm?ARTID=430

77. RayStrand.com Home Page Looks extensively at cardiomyopathy and Coenzyme Q10 supplementing. http://www.raystrand.com/case_studies/cardiomyopathy.asp

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78. Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Feline Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This section is dedicated to the loving memory Mickey, the Perfect Cat. Feline Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. http://maxshouse.com/hypertrophic_cardiomyopathy.htm

Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy This section is dedicated to the loving memory Mickey, the Perfect Cat Cardiomyopathy is the name applied to an abnormality of heart muscle function. The heart's pumping ability is diminished, resulting in such signs as inability to exercise, fatigue, fainting, fluid collection in the lungs, abdomen, and limbs, or emboli (clots that arise in the heart and travel to the kidney, brain, or legs). Although some cats with cardiornyopathy do not develop clinical signs, others experience rapid progression of their disease or sudden death. The causes of cardiomyopathy include genetic predisposition, infections, toxic causes (drugs and chemical compounds), specific dietary insufficiencies, and unknown causes. Whereas some cases are entirely reversible, others are not and are treated with various levels of success. Three major forms of cardiomyopathies occur in the canine and feline species. In dilated cardiomyopathy the heart muscle is weak and flaccid (floppy). This condition is associated with a reduction in heart muscle function during contraction (systole) and a decrease in forward flow of blood. Subsequent upper heart chamber (left atrial) enlargement is associated with backup of blood and then fluid into the lungs (pulmonary edema). Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a thickening of the lower heart muscle chambers (ventricles). The results are inappropriate heart function, obstruction of blood flow from the heart into the circulation, and enlargement of the upper heart chambers (atria). This abnormality is called diastolic dysfunction a condition -in which the heart fails to relax fully, fill, and then empty. The resulting backup of pressures into the lung is responsible for the clinical signs of respiratory distress. coughing, and systemic emboli (blood clots).

79. Helios Health Looks at dilated, hypertophic and restrictive cardiomyopathy and discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and course of the disease for each. http://www.helioshealth.com/heart_health/cardiomyopathy/

80. Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy refers to abnormalities in the structure or function of the heart muscle. What are the symptoms of cardiomyopathy? http://www.vitacost.com/science/hn/Concern/Cardiomyopathy.htm

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