121. Cardiomyopathy . There are three basic types of cardiomyopathy, which are distinguished by the kind of muscle problem involved...... cardiomyopathy, http://ww3.komotv.com/Global/story.asp?S=1230269

122. VetCentric - Dilated Cardiomyopathy - Dilated Car Encyclopedia Entry . Category Canine. Dilated cardiomyopathy Dilated cardiomyopathy, DCM AffectedAnimals The dogs most frequently http://www.vetcentric.com/reference/encycEntry.cfm?ENTRY=Dilated Cardiomyopathy,

123. VetCentric - Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopath cardiomyopathy is a term that is used to describe diseases of the heart muscle. There are many types of heart disease, but cats http://www.vetcentric.com/reference/encycEntry.cfm?ENTRY=40&COLLECTION=EncycIlln

124. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Pet Health Topics From The College Of Veterinary Me Hyperthrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disease that causes thickening of the heart muscle resulting in poor relaxing and filling ability of the heart. http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/hcm.asp

Pet Health Home Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Topics Index Terminology This information is not meant to be a substitute for veterinary care. Always follow the instructions provided by your veterinarian. Anatomy of the heart of a cat HCM is a disease that causes thickening of the heart muscle Signs of HCM vary but often include difficulty breathing Some pets show no sign of illness, especially early in the disease. In other cases, signs of left-sided congestive heart failure (fluid accumulation in the lung) may occur. These signs include lethargy, decreased activity level, rapid and/or labored breathing and possibly open mouth breathing with excitement or exercise. Sometimes left and right-sided congestive heart failure develop with fluid accumulation inside the chest or abdominal cavity causing greater respiratory (breathing) effort and abdominal distention. Once fluid accumulations have occurred, clinical heart failure is present and aggressive medical therapy should be sought. Other signs of this disease can include sudden weakness, collapsing episodes

125. DoctorYourself.com - Cardiomyopathy Reported cures for such a serious disease as cardiomyopathy are important. Especially when it was vitamins that did it. cardiomyopathy. http://www.doctoryourself.com/cardiomyopathy.html

Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy Home This doctor gave a guy six months to live. The guy couldn't pay his bill. The doctor gave him another six months. (Henny Youngman) I never found out what happened to his toes. There have been a handful of times when I've had a role in saving a life. One in particular stands out. Dave was 51, intelligent and cheerful. He had brought his entire family to see me over the years. This time his wife brought him. "So what's up?" I asked them. They looked awfully serious that morning. "Dave has been to the doctor, and to a cardiologist," said his wife Sandra. "He has been diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy." If you looked carefully, you could see that she was near tears. Dave nodded his head. "It doesn't look so good," Dave said. "How bad is it?" I asked. "The specialists said I have two years to live, unless I get a heart transplant, and there is even doubt about that." He looked at his wife, and then down, and then at me. "Anything we can do?" Dave asked quietly. There it was again: that question, that single question that makes the difference between passive surrender and active resistance.

126. BHF Heart Health - Heart Conditions: Cardiomyopathy Heart Conditions cardiomyopathy A group of diseases can affect the heart muscle. dilated cardiomyopathy. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy What is it? http://www.bhf.org.uk/hearthealth/index.asp?secID=1&secondlevel=77&thirdlevel=36

127. WSAVA 2001 - Canine Cardiomyopathy Canine cardiomyopathy. These are manifested as idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), or both problems. http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00034.htm

Canine Cardiomyopathy John Bonagura United States Introduction Myocardial diseases are a common cause of heart failure, arrhythmia, and cardiovascular mortality in the dog. The most common of the canine myocardial diseases represent “primary” disorders of the myocardium. These are manifested as idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), or both problems. ACM is characterized by recurrent atrial arrhythmias, lone atrial fibrillation (AF), or by ventricular ectopia without obvious echocardiographic evidence of myocardial failure. DCM is typified initially by asymptomatic decreases in left ventricular ejection fraction (so called occult DCM) followed by progressive left ventricular dysfunction culminating in congestive heart failure (CHF). Sudden cardiac death can occur in either form. Most cases of cardiomyopathy are influenced by genetic factors, including breed, body size, and sex. Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy ACM must be distinguished from other causes of cardiac arrhythmia such as an atrial tumor (hemangiosarcoma), electrolyte imbalance (hypokalemia), splenic tumor, or post-operative ventricular arrhythmia (probably caused by ischemia and reperfusion). Similarly, a medication history should be obtained to insure the arrhythmia is not caused, for example, by ongoing treatment for respiratory disease (using sympathomimetic airway dilators) or by therapy for hypothyroidism (excessive supplementation resulting in iatrogenic hyperthyroidism). Some breeds that are prone to DCM are also predisposed to hypothyroidism and may be receiving supplemental L-thyroxin. Successful management of ACM includes 1) assessing the rhythm disturbance using routine and ambulatory (Holter) ECG; 2) measuring LV ejection fraction by echocardiography; 3) reviewing relevant clinical signs; and 4) judging the clinical significance of the arrhythmia.

128. Cardiomyopathy - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Cardiovascular Diseases. cardiomyopathy What is cardiomyopathy? cardiomyopathy How does cardiomyopathy differ from other heart disorders? cardiomyopathy http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/cardiac/cmp.html

Arrhythmia Service/Electrocardiography (ECG) Laboratory Cardiac Catheterization / Angiography Cardiology Cardiothoracic Surgery ... Packard Heart Surgeon Performs Operation on Smallest Infant Cardiovascular Diseases Cardiomyopathy What is cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood effectively. 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 the following: Cardiomyopathy can, and often does, occur in the young. The condition is fairly uncommon, affecting only about 50,000 Americans (adults and children). Cardiomyopathy is a leading cause for heart transplantation. The condition tends to be progressive and sometimes worsens fairly quickly.

129. Ferret Heart Disease FAQ cardiomyopathy in the Ferret (Dr. Williams). Dr. Bruce Williams, DVM, writes cardiomyopathy (Dr. Brown). Dr. Susan Brown, DVM, writes http://www.ferretcentral.org/faq/med/cardio.html

Ferret Heart Disease FAQ Contents Cardiomyopathy in the Ferret (Dr. Williams) Cardiomyopathy (Dr. Brown) Caring for a ferret with heart disease Living with a ferret with congestive heart failure Cardiomyopathy in the Ferret (Dr. Williams) Dr. Bruce Williams, DVM, writes: In short, CMP is a congenital problem in some lines of ferrets that manifests as ferrets get older. CMP means that the muscle of the heart becomes progressively weaker, and the heart is no longer strong enough to pump all of the blood. As the muscle weakens, it stretches, and the heart gradually enlarges, sort of like a balloon. As the blood begins to back up, it will accumulate both within the lung and around the lung (often also in the abdominal cavity), resulting in coughing, which is the most commonly noticed sign. Actually, most animals have decreases in activity first, as they tire easily. CMP can be treated with some drugs, including diuretics which help it manage the load, but the damage is progressive and cannot be reversed. Concerning CMP - the vast majority of cases are probably due to genetics. CMP is seen in Boxers, Great Danes, and Dobermans - each of these breeds has their own specific type. CMP also runs in family lines in humans. While viruses have been incriminated in humans, I have not seen lesions resembling pre-existent viral infections in the ferrets with CMP that I have seen.

130. Main The Pediatric cardiomyopathy Registry was established to describe the epidemiologic features and clinical course of selected cardiomyopathies in patients aged http://www.pcmregistry.org/

The Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Registry was established to describe the epidemiologic features and clinical course of selected cardiomyopathies in patients aged 18 years or younger and to promote the development of etiology-specific treatments. For more information on the Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Registry, including how to become a participating center, please contact Stephen Iadarola at (585) 275-2238. Funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Last modified: April 2004 This website was designed by acajigal and vnguyen@neri.org

131. Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy. Definition cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heart muscle (myocardium), which usually causes inadequate heart pumping. http://www.healthscout.com/ency/article/001105.htm

Advertisement Search HealthScout Web MEDLINE Special Offers TV Specials Top Features Schizophrenia Hair Loss Liver Disease Allergies ... Impotence Resources Healthscout News 3D Interactive Human Atlas Health Videos Health Encyclopedia ... Drug Library Channels Home Today Women Men ... Drug Checker Advertisement Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Cardiomyopathy Definition: Cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heart muscle (myocardium), which usually causes inadequate heart pumping. Causes, incidence, and risk factors: 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.

132. Best Practice Of Medicine-Patient Guide - Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy. Basics. cardiomyopathy is a serious condition in which the heart muscle becomes damaged and cannot pump blood adequately. http://praxis.md/index.asp?page=bhg_report&article_id=BHG01CA08§ion=report

133. Cardiomyopathy - Mesa Veterinary Hospital cardiomyopathy by Dr. Laura BayWilliams, DVM. cardiomyopathy means enlargement or thickening of the heart. This type of cardiomyopathy is most common in dogs. http://www.mesavet.com/library/cardiomyopathy.htm

Cardiomyopathy by Dr. Laura Bay-Williams, DVM Cardiomyopathy means enlargement or thickening of the heart. There are 3 different types: dilative, hypertrophic and restrictive. There are several things that your veterinarian can use to diagnose this problem in your pet. Echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart) shows how well the heart is pumping and any internal defects that may exist. Finally, an electrocardiogram (ECG) will show if your pet has an abnormal heart rhythm. Dilative cardiomyopathy is when the heart enlarges and the walls become very thin. This type of cardiomyopathy is most common in dogs. Doberman pinschers, boxers, Irish wolfhounds, great danes and cocker spaniels have a higher risk of developing this problem, but it has been seen in many breeds including mixed breed dogs. Age of onset typically is between four and ten years, but occasionally younger dogs are affected. Signs to look for include difficulty breathing or increased rate of breathing, weight loss, weakness, distension of the abdomen and/or fainting. Treatment of this condition includes medications to help the heart work better and diuretics combined with a low salt diet to decrease fluid accumulation in the abdomen and the chest cavity.

134. MacLennan Lab Research Cardiomyopathy Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Proteins in cardiomyopathy. Picture Olga Bezborodova cardiomyopathy Publications. Kimura, Y., Kurzydlowski http://www.utoronto.ca/maclennan/rint6.htm

Ca ATPase Phospholamban, Sarcolipin Brody Disease Cardiomyopathy Publications Ca Release Channel MH/CCD ... Binding Proteins Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Proteins in Cardiomyopathy Our recent work on gain of function mutants in phospholamban has led us to begin to explore the question of whether such mutants can cause cardiomyopathies. This question and questions regarding the role of calsequestrin in cardiac function will be explored in transgenic and knockout animals which are being developed. Ca ATPase Phospholamban, Sarcolipin Brody Disease Cardiomyopathy Top of Page Ca Release Channel MH/CCD ... Binding Proteins Cardiomyopathy Publications Kimura, Y., Kurzydlowski, K., Tada, M. and MacLennan, D.H. (1997) Phospholamban inhibitory function is activated by depolymerization. Journal of Biological Chemistry Matsui, H., MacLennan, D.H., Alpert, N.R. and Periasamy, M. (1995) Sarcoplasmic reticulum gene expression in pressure overload-induced cardiac hypertrophy in rabbit. American Journal of Physiology 268(1 Pt 1):C252-8 Otsu, K., Fujii, J., Periasamy, M., Difilippantonio, M., Uppender, M., Ward, D.C. and MacLennan, D.H. (1993)

135. Heart Care | Acquired Heart Disease | Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy. Signs and Symptoms. cardiomyopathy is a form of heart disease in which the heart is abnormally enlarged, thickened and/or stiffened. http://www.ucsfhealth.org/childrens/medical_services/heart_center/acquired/condi

University of California, San Francisco About UCSF Quick Links... Admissions Appointments Billing Calendar Clinical Trials Clinics Conditions and Treatments Contact a Patient Contact Us Directions and Maps For Health Professionals Jobs Make A Donation Medical Dictionary Medical Tests News Patient Profiles Specialized Services UCSF Medical Center Volunteer Services Search Medical Services Heart Care Topics Acquired Heart Disease To Visit Us ... Other Resources Acquired Heart Disease Print Format Cardiomyopathy Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Signs and Symptoms Cardiomyopathy is a form of heart disease in which the heart is abnormally enlarged, thickened and/or stiffened. This impairs the heart's ability to pump blood throughout the body effectively and can sometimes lead to heart failure, irregular heartbeats (called arrhythmias ) and blood clots. In children, cardiomyopathy is most common in infants under 1 year old. There are two general types of cardiomyopathy: ischemic cardiomyopathy, which results from coronary artery disease, and nonischemic cardiomyopathy. All cases of cardiomyopathy in children are considered nonischemic, of which there are four main types: Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) Also know as congestive cardiomyopathy, this is the most common form of the disease and occurs when heart muscle tissue is stretched and enlarged, making it difficult for the heart to function and often causes congestive heart failure. For the most part, the cause of DCM in children remains unknown. It is sometimes caused by viruses (such as Coxsackie B viruses), certain diseases, severe anemia or nutritional deficiencies, and rare pregnancy complications. Other cases may be genetic in nature.

136. July 1996 - SMJ: Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Apical Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. We emphasize the need to consider hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in evaluating cases of congestive heart failure. http://www.sma.org/smj/96jul12.htm

Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy JORGE RIVERA-DIAZ, MD, and ALI R. MOOSVI, MD, Neptune, NJ ABSTRACT: We report the case of a patient with recurrent admissions for congestive heart failure who was subsequently diagnosed with apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The major physiologic characteristic of patients with apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is diastolic dysfunction due to abnormal stiffness of the left ventricle during diastole, with resultant impaired ventricular filling. In these patients, as in all patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the main pathology is inadequate relaxation of the ventricle; therefore, a regimen of diuretics and inotropic agents can actually worsen the clinical picture. We emphasize the need to consider hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in evaluating cases of congestive heart failure. Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a condition characterized by inappropriate myocardial hypertrophy involving the apex of the left ventricle. It was originally reported in Japanese patients.1,2 Typical characteristics include a spadelike configuration of the left ventricle during angiography, a giant negative T wave in the precordial electrocardiographic leads, and mild symptoms with a generally benign clinical course. We present a case and review the literature on this rare entity. CASE REPORT A 79-year-old white woman came to the hospital with rapid onset of dyspnea along with mild, left-sided chest pressure. The patient had been admitted three times in the previous year with similar symptoms and was treated with diuretics and digoxin.

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