HCM can be defined as obstructive or non-obstructive. The obstructive variant of HCM, Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) has also historically been known as idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (IHSS) and asymmetric septal hypertrophy (ASH). Another, non-obstructive variant of HCM is apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ], first described in individuals of Japanese descent)".
Over time, what can be seen is decreased heart muscle squeeze/function, blood clot formation, and arrhythmias. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is an abnormal thickening of the heart muscle that grows independently of any potential obstruction to the blood flow inside or out of the heart. Both of these are genetically based. Some recent articles suggest that there may be some similar genetic mutations in certain heart muscle proteins that can give non-compaction or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Is their a difference between Cardiomegaly and Hypertrophic Caridomyopathy? Are Cardiomegaly and Cardiomyopathy interchangable terms?
There is usually a history of excessive alcohol intake. Symptoms of heart failure are most common and include shortness of breath with activity or after lying down for a while, swelling of feet and ankles, irregular or rapid pulse, fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite and even cough. These develop slowly over time. Treatment for alcoholic cardiomyopathy is stopping alcohol intake and treating the heart failure present.
This type of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may be called hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM). The obstruction causes intra-chamber pressure that can further deform the heart.
Untreated there can be heart failure, and/or arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats).
My question is are they related to the cardiomyopathy and can they make it worse and is there something they can do to make them better.
s left chamber and thin heart wall) or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a condition in which the heart muscle becomes thick.
Idiopathic (cause unknown) Hypertrophic (enlarged) Subaortic (below the atrium chamber) Stenosis (narrowing). My daughter had a very serious case of this disease; we were told it was probably one of the worst in the country. We've lived with it for many years. If you have questions, I would be more than happy to try and help you in any way that I can.
Cardiomyopathy Is a disease that weakens and enlarges your heart muscle. There are three main types of cardiomyopathy dilated, hypertrophic and restrictive. If medications do not help to resolve symptoms then a pacemaker may be indicated. In dilated cardiomyopathy a pacemaker that coordinates the contractions between the left and right ventricles (biventricular pacing), may help improve the cardiac output. Pacemaker will sometimes help with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Non-obstructive variant of HCM is apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The condition can be ideopathpathic (cause unknown) and inherited.
You may require further testing: Proper diagnostic testing for HCM is based upon a number of features of the disease process.
For some insight to help you understand and ask the right questions...Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), the muscle thickening occurs without an obvious cause. While HCM has typically been recognized by its structure ie., hypertrophy, the electrical function of the heart are also adversely affected (have you had an EKG?) Do you have any heart rhythm problems? The 49 heart rate at rest is somewhat low, but I doubt that is associated with DCM.
A MVP murmur can be distinguished from a hypertrophic cardiomyopathy murmur by 1) the presence of a mid-systolic click which is virtually diagnostic of MVP, and 2) the fact that hand grip maneuver intensifies the murmur of MVP[citation needed] and diminishes the murmur of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The hand grip maneuver also diminishes the duration of the murmur and delays the timing of the mid-systolic click.
Asymetrical septal hypertrophy is a feature of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy which can be inherited and may also require treatment. "Mild asymetrical left ventricular hypertrophy " does not clarify if this represents Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
I am seriously nervous about what might happen and in looking up (the worst thing I could do) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. I have imagined my septum situation turning into this illness and all the possible routes it could traverse. I am embarrassed to say it but people like me are somewhat less equipped to handle the fear this causes. Please offer me some information and expertise. I truly appreciate your time and consideration.
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There is a disease called Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in which the heart muscle wall (or several walls) become too thick and the muscle becomes stiff, unable to relax properly to allow the cavities to fill properly and to pump properly. (It is the opposite of Dilated Cardiomyopathy where the walls are too thin, which is much more common.
Depending on the underlying cause of the cardiomyopathy will dictate treatment and outcome and of course, any relevant input we can give
Just to add since I was 8 up until 4 years ago they always said it's hypertrophic cardiomyopathy then before getting the ICD implant I want to London to a specialist for a second opinion and he made me aware that he believes it's restrictive cardiomyopathy.
Last year he was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. We have seen 2 cardiologists and an electrophysiologist all of whom have said the PVC's and the cardiomyopathy are unrelated.
We met with the electrophysiologist to discuss the possibility of ablation for the PVC's but he told us that he couldn't guarantee the procedure because it was impossible to pinpoint the exact location.
I have had worsening rhythm problems over the last several years, dating all the way back to viral myocarditis in 1993 when I had a resting pulse of 180 for nearly 6 months. I had three ablations in the last couple years that were unable to fix it. They just kept adding more and more meds until I fell over pulseless. Now I'm on coreg, flecainide, diltiazem, and lisinopril. I never have had high blood pressures and all these sometimes about tip me right over.
No blockage, but he said my left ventricle was not pumping as it should and gave me a vague diagnosis of cardiomyopathy--possibly viral. I have been on carvedilol since. I wore a monitor for 4 weeks and it showed PVC's, PAC's, and supraventricular something or other. In September, I had an echocardiogram and my cardiologist said my heart looked normal. Yesterday, Jan.5, 2012, after listening to my heart, my cardiologist says my heart is normal and I no longer have cardiomyopathy.
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