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Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Diagnosis |
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Cardiomyopathy, which literally means "heart muscle disease", is the deterioration of the function of the myocardium (i.e., the actual heart muscle) for any reason. Cardiomyopathy of any cause typically leads to signs and symptoms of heart failure as the pumping efficiency of the heart is diminished. People with cardiomyopathy are often at risk of arrhythmia and/or sudden cardiac death. Cardiomyopathies can generally be categorized into two groups, based on WHO guidelines: extrinsic cardiomy ...
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Signs and symptoms
... Some people who develop cardiomyopathy may have no signs and symptoms in the early stages of the disease. But as the condition advances, signs and symptoms usually appear. These signs and symptoms are...
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Causes ... The causes of the common forms of cardiomyopathy include: Dilated cardiomyopathy. In people with this most common form of cardiomyopathy, one or more of the heart chambers become enlarged (dilated) an...
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When to seek medical advice ... See your doctor for an evaluation and diagnosis if you have one or more of the signs and symptoms associated with cardiomyopathy. Call your doctor at once if you experience chest pain or difficulty br...
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Screening and diagnosis ... Your doctor will conduct a physical examination and take a medical history, including asking about your family history of heart problems. He or she will also ask about the circumstances in which your ...
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