101. Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Association for humans, but good general info on the disease. http://dsl.org/hcm/

Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (hcm) is a disease affecting cats in which the walls of the heart become increasingly enlarged. Diagnosis in early stages can be tricky, but here are the symptoms: lethargy, poor appetite, panting/troubled breathing. Often, a feline will develop a heart murmur along with HCM; while the HCM can be treated if detected early, the murmur will probably never go away (but it isn't anything to worry about). Even after treatment, weakness or paralysis of the back legs should be watched for blood clots can be developed and lodged in each leg ("saddle thrombosis"). This is a grave condition and must be treated immediately (within minutes, maybe hours at best) for the feline to survive. Prognosis is not favorable no cure is known at this time. In a fairly recent study, cats with HCM lived for an average of around 736 days, but I've heard of HCM-afflicted cats living for four or more years before heart failure. If diagnosed early, medication can slow the process down. Late diagnosis is usually postmortem, or when the disease has reached an acute state. The cause of HCM is believed to be genetic. It has been noted that an alarming increase of cats (and dogs), especially younger ones, afflicted with HCM in recent years.

102. Cardiomyopathy And Heart Disease Information And Support And Other Resources For patients. Links to quality websites giving information about cardiomyopathy and support available. Heart Muscle Disease cardiomyopathy. http://www.equip.nhs.uk/topics/cardiov/cardiomyo.html

Heart Muscle Disease - Cardiomyopathy Home Information Topics Heart disease in general Further information ... Other information What is cardiomyopathy? The following links take you straight to pages of information about cardiomyopathy. This information has been checked by doctors to ensure it is correct and appropriate for UK patients. Cardiac Risk in the Young - a UK charity providing support and information on Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM) and many other disorders written by doctors Cardiomyopathy Association - a UK charity that has very detailed information on all aspects of Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. Links to useful websites: BBC Education Health Heart Site - providing information on living with heart disease, personal stories and healthy recipes. British Heart Foundation - a UK charitable organisation that funds research and hospital equipment and offers support, local groups and a lot of information both online and in other media. Cardiac Risk in the Young - a UK charity providing information and support Eating 4 Health - a UK site offering detailed advice on healthy eating with specific disorders written by nutrition experts The Cardiomyopathy Association - a UK charity providing information and support.

103. HCMAC-HEART, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association Of Canada HCMACHEART A canadian voluntary association that supports people with cardiomyopathy and their families. Provides information on http://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.

104. Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy. What is It? cardiomyopathy simply means that your heart muscle and pumping power of your heart is weaker than normal. http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/c/cardiomyopathy.htm

105. Cardiovascular Pathology Microscopically, the heart in cardiomyopathy demonstrates hypertrophy of myocardial fibers (which also have prominent dark nuclei) along with interstitial http://medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/CVHTML/CV094.html

Microscopically, the heart in cardiomyopathy demonstrates hypertrophy of myocardial fibers (which also have prominent dark nuclei) along with interstitial fibrosis.

106. Cardiovascular Pathology Here is a large, dilated left ventricle typical of a dilated, or congestive, cardiomyopathy. Many of these have no known etiology http://medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/CVHTML/CV093.html

Here is a large, dilated left ventricle typical of a dilated, or congestive, cardiomyopathy. Many of these have no known etiology (so-called "idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy") while others may be associated with chronic alcoholism. The heart is very enlarged and flabby.

107. Cardiomyopathy - Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention home cardiovascular disorders heart disease cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy. Information Jan. 18/98 from complications of cardiomyopathy. http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/cardiovascular-disorders/heart-disease/cardiomyo

Home Health cyclopedia All Topics by Category The Good Health Search Engine Health Conditions A-Z Gurus ... heart disease > cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention External links (marked with an arrow ) open in a new window. This site is a web directory and does not offer medical advice. We cannot take responsibility for information found on listed sites. This Page Related Topics Medical Definition Health News Web Directory: Related Topics: Barth Syndrome Chronic Illness Medical Definition: University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Medical Dictionary: "cardiomyopathy" Health News: Search millions of published articles for news on Cardiomyopathy Modern Medicine Aging The Ardell Wellness Report HealthFacts Medical Post Medical Update Men's Health and the National Women's Health Report Note: Subscription required to access the full text of articles. Web Directory: A Heart Too Big A discussion of peripartum cardiomyopathy and its effects on the life of a young woman and her family. Also includes discussion from her spouse to other spouses and care givers touched by incurable heart disease. Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy/Dysplasia ARVD information and treatment for patients and medical doctors.

108. Cardiac Diseases Of Cats And Dogs Listed below are several common heart diseases of both cats and dogs. cardiomyopathy in cats. Dilated cardiomyopathy ( fig. Feline Dilated cardiomyopathy ). http://www.cah.com/library/cardiac.html

Cardiac Diseases of Cats and Dogs Cardiac Diseases in Cats and Dogs Listed below are several of the more prevalent cardiac diseases of cats and dogs. This is article is intended to be used as a summary of some of the common cardiac diseases. The article was not written by a cardiologist and is for general knowledge only. Please consult with your veterinarian for any cardiac conditions diagnosed. The heart is a muscular organ consisting of four chambers- a right and left atrium and right and left ventricles.(fig. canine heart feline heart ) Valves are located between the atrium ,ventricles, and the two major vessels leading to the heart to prevent blood from flowing abnormally. Blood is circulated through the body by the pumping action of the heart. Deviations in the size of the chambers, or strength or elasticity of the muscle, or disease of the valves, will affect the flow of blood in the body and subsequently the dynamics of all the organs in the body. Once the heart begins to malfunction a vicious cycle develops and abnormal fluid build-up begins in different areas of the body depending on which side and part of the heart are involved. Thus, congestive heart failure develops. Listed below are several common heart diseases of both cats and dogs. Cardiomyopathy in cats Dilated Cardiomyopathy: ( fig.

109. Postgraduate Medicine: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. DeLuca M, Tak T. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy tools for identifying risk and alleviating symptoms. Postgrad Med 107(7)12740. http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2000/06_00/deluca.htm

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Tools for identifying risk and alleviating symptoms Michael DeLuca, MD; Tahir Tak, MD, PhD VOL 107 / NO 7 / JUNE 2000 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE CME learning objectives To identify the risk factors for sudden death from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy To understand methods of evaluation for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy To prescribe effective medical treatment for symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy This page is best viewed with a browser that supports tables Preview : The annual incidence of sudden death in patients who have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is estimated to be 6% in young adults and 1% in the elderly. Because there is no cure for this disease, it is important to determine the patient's risk factors and provide appropriate treatment and counseling. In this article, Drs DeLuca and Tak provide invaluable information about risk stratification and offer therapeutic options for monitoring disease and alleviating symptoms. DeLuca M, Tak T. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: tools for identifying risk and alleviating symptoms. Postgrad Med 107(7):127-40 H ypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a primary cardiac disease that is often genetically transmitted. The disease has a wide array of phenotypic and genotypic presentations. It is a disorder of the myocardium, specifically the sarcomeric proteins that show cellular disarray of myofibrils on histologic examination. This leads to inappropriate hypertrophy of the left ventricle, with preferential hypertrophy of the interventricular septum. When left ventricular outflow obstruction is present, the disease is called hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. A dynamic pressure gradient at the left ventricular outflow tract may be present as a consequence of midsystolic apposition of the anterior mitral leaflet against the hypertrophic interventricular septum. According to the literature, only 25% of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have a subaortic gradient. Before a diagnosis is made, other systemic disease states that can cause myocardial hypertrophy need to be excluded.

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111. Cardiomyopathy In The Ferret cardiomyopathy in the ferret. The cause of cardiomyopathy in the ferret, as well as in the dog and the cat, is unknown. In humans http://www.miamiferret.org/fhc/cardiomyopathy.htm

Cardiomyopathy in the ferret Home One Person's Experiences with Cardiomyopathy By Bruce Williams, DVM, DACVP Chairman, Department of Telemedicine Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Washington, DC 20306-6000 http://www.afip.org/ferrets Cardiomyopathy is a common cause of heart disease in a number of companion animals, including dogs, cats, and as many owners and breeders know, our little friend, the ferret. The word cardiomyopathy comes from three Greek words meaning, literally, "a disease of the heart muscle", and that, unfortunately, sums up much of what we know of this disease. The cause of cardiomyopathy in the ferret, as well as in the dog and the cat, is unknown. In humans, where cardiomyopathy was first diagnosed and has been studied most extensively, this is also largely the case, although some types of cardiomyopathy may occur as a result of pre-existing endocrine diseases, viral disease, toxicities (including alcoholism), and nutritional deficiency (Robbins, 1989). There is one cause of cardiomyopathy that has been elucidated in the cat, and although it has not been definitely linked in the ferret, may be of importance - taurine deficiency. (This is just another reason why you should make sure that your ferrets food includes taurine - make sure to check those labels on the bag of food.) The hallmark of treatment of this type of heart disease is two-fold: you must first decrease the amount of fluid built up in abnormal locations, and second, increase the strength of contraction of the heart.

112. A To Z Encyclopedia Topic: Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy. What is cardiomyopathy? cardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood effectively. http://web1.tch.harvard.edu/cfapps/A2ZtopicDisplay.cfm?Topic=Cardiomyopathy

113. AllRefer Health - Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy (Cardiomyopathy - Alcoholic) Alcoholic cardiomyopathy (cardiomyopathy Alcoholic) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors http://health.allrefer.com/health/alcoholic-cardiomyopathy-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia You are here : AllRefer.com Health Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Cardiomyopathy - Alcoholic Definition Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a disorder in which excessive, habitual use of alcohol weakens the heart muscle. The heart cannot pump blood efficiently, and this in turn affects the lungs, liver, brain, and other body systems. Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy Drinking alcohol in excessive quantities has a directly toxic effect on heart muscle cells. Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a form of dilated cardiomyopathy caused by habitual alcohol abuse.

114. THE MERCK MANUALSECOND HOME EDITION, Dilated Cardiomyopathy In Dilated cardiomyopathy. Dilated failure. Dilated cardiomyopathy can develop at any age but is more common among people aged 20 to 60 years. http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual_home2/sec03/ch026/ch026b.jsp

115. Cardiomyopathy related terms dilated cardiomypathy, Doberman cardiomyopathy, boxer cardiomyopathy. What is cardiomyopathy? How is cardiomyopathy inherited? http://www.upei.ca/~cidd/Diseases/cardiovascular diseases/cardiomyopathy.htm

related terms: dilated cardiomypathy, Doberman cardiomyopathy, boxer cardiomyopathy What is cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy refers to disease of the heart muscle (the myocardium) without malformation of the heart or its valves. There is a breed predisposition to dilated cardiomyopathy in giant breeds, as well as in Doberman pinschers and boxers. Cardiomyopathy can also develop as a result of some toxins or infections. There are 3 types of cardiomyopathy: dilated cardiomyopathy . This is by far the most common type in the dog. There is dilation of the chambers of the ventricles of the heart with some increase (hypertrophy) in the heart muscle mass, and a loss of the normal contracting abilities of the ventricles. hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. In this form of cardiomyopathy, there is a tremendous increase in the mass of the heart muscle in the ventricles, with a resultant decrease in chamber size. Relatively few cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in dogs have been reported, and no significant breed predisposition has been identified. Most of the dogs affected have been male. restrictive. This type has not been reported in dogs.

116. Cardiomyopathy Articles, Support Groups, And Resources cardiomyopathy articles, support groups, and resources for patients from Med Help International (www.medhelp.org). cardiomyopathy. http://www.medhelp.org/HealthTopics/Cardiomyopathy.html

[Health Topics A-Z] A B C D ... Z Cardiomyopathy Medical Glossary: ALCOHOLIC CARDIOMYOPATHY CARDIOMYOPATHY DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY ... RESTRICTIVE CARDIOMYOPATHY Medical Library: Cardiomyopathy Ask The Doctor Forums rENAL KIDNEY failuare and cardiomyopathy (Heart Forum) % of those with morbid obesity and dilated cardiomyopathy (Heart Forum) a new procedure called pacing (Heart Forum) A New Treatment? (Heart Forum) ... [Patient Network] Revised: 5/30/2004

117. Doberman Dilated Cardiomyopathy Dilated cardiomyopathy. What Can Be Done Now? Research signs. These dogs are classified as having occult (hidden) dilated cardiomyopathy. http://www.dpfa.org/dcm.html

Dilated Cardiomyopathy What Can Be Done Now? It now appears that we have a reasonably easy way to identify a significant number of dogs that fall into the "occult” category. This is primarily a result of work completed by Michael O’Grady, DVM, MS, ACVIM (Cardiology), at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. Dr. O'Grady is reporting: 1. Dobermans, free of heart disease, have hearts that are normally weaker than those of other dogs. 2. Dobermans are affected with dilated cardiomyopathy more than all other breeds combined. 3. At least 28% of all apparently normal Dobermans will develop DCM. 4. Both males and females appear to be equally affected. 5. Dobermans that appear to be healthy but demonstrate even ONE premature ventricular contraction (PVC) detected on a routine electrocardiogram (EKG) and cardiac ultrasound results consistent with DCM can be expected to die within 1.5 to 2 years if left untreated. 6. Sudden death (death within 5 minutes of onset of visible symptoms) is the first and only physical sign in 17% of the Dobermans with DCM. 7. There is no cure at this time, but therapeutic measures are possible.

118. Cardiomyopathy, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center cardiomyopathy causes, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and results information provided in the Heart Encyclopedia by Cincinnati Children s Hospital http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/heart-encyclopedia/disease/cardiomyopa

Home Contact Us Site Map Go to Advanced Search ... Heart Diseases Cardiomyopathies Fast Arrhythmias Hyperlipidemia Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Kawasaki Disease ... Contact Us Heart Diseases Cardiomyopathies Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis Explanation Causes Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis ... Treatment Results What is a cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathies are diseases of the heart muscle, also known as the myocardium, in which the actual muscle cells and surrounding tissues are sick. Cardiomyopathies can be primary, meaning the sickness predominantly involves the heart. They can also be secondary, meaning the sickness is a result of another disease or toxin and may also affect many organ systems within the body, including the heart. Patients with cardiomyopathy will most commonly have a heart with normal anatomy. Cardiologists classify cardiomyopathy into three categories: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) : Also known as congestive cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy most notable for an enlarged heart that contracts poorly. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) : Some physicians will refer to this class of cardiomyopathy as idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (IHSS). Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is most notable for thickening of the heart muscle.

119. Cardiomyopathy Heart Information. cardiomyopathy. What is cardiomyopathy? There may be multiple causes of cardiomyopathy, including viral infections. http://www.umm.edu/cardiac/cardiomy.htm

Heart Information Coronary Heart Disease... Stroke / Brain Attack... Cardiac Conditions... ... Section Index Related Resources Within UMM Maryland Heart Center Heart Information Cardiomyopathy What is cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle, in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood and, in some instances, heart rhythm is disturbed, leading to irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmias. There may be multiple causes of cardiomyopathy, including viral infections. Sometimes the exact cause of the muscle disease is never found. How does cardiomyopathy differ from many other heart disorders? In several ways cadiomyopathy: is fairly uncommon, affecting only about 50,000 Americans. is a leading cause for heart transplantation often occurs in the young. Â tends to be progressive and sometimes worsens fairly quickly. Non-ischemic cardiomyopathy is due to specific causes, and is often associated with diseases involving other organs as well as the heart. Three types of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (also known as hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM), asymmetric septal hypertrophy (ASH), or idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (IHSS) - the muscle mass of the left ventricle of the heart is larger than normal, or the wall between the two ventricles (septum) becomes enlarged and obstructs the blood flow from the left ventricle. Because it prevents the heart from properly relaxing between beats, it fills with blood, which eventually limits the pumping action. A heart murmur may be heard.

120. Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy, What is cardiomyopathy? cardiomyopathy How does cardiomyopathy differ from other heart disorders? cardiomyopathy http://careconnection.osu.edu/diseasesandconditions/healthtopics/heartdisease/ca

Health Topics Cancer Diabetes Digestive Disorders ... Healthcare Services view print friendly page Health Topics Heart Disease Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy What is cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood. In some instances, heart rhythm is disturbed, leading to irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmias. There may be multiple causes of cardiomyopathy, including viral infections. Sometimes, the exact cause of the muscle disease is never found. How does cardiomyopathy differ from other heart disorders? Cardiomyopathy differs from many of the other disorders of the heart in several ways, including: it is fairly uncommon, affecting only about 50,000 Americans. it is a leading cause for heart transplantation. it can, and often does, occur in young people. the condition tends to be progressive and sometimes worsens fairly quickly. non-ischemic cardiomyopathy is due to specific causes, and is often associated with diseases involving other organs as well as the heart. Three types of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (Also called hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, HOCM; asymmetric septal hypertrophy, ASH; or idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, IHSS.)

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