how seriouse is it?
2006-09-21 07:23:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
They can be very serious, however if treated you can lead and live a very normal life. I have a cardiomyopathy, I had to have a pacemaker/defibbrillator, tons of meds, etc... but my heart is nearing normal range again, according to my drs. It depends on how low things have gotten too. If your ef is to low you could be in trouble. I was very close to being put onto the transplant lists. Coreg, Diovan, and spironolactone have been my saviors as well as my ICD.. If you wanna chat im at dmckinner@yahoo.com
2006-09-21 08:18:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very serious but fairly common and easy to help without the use of statin drugs.You need a good diet and excercise program and
Nutritional Supplement Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Mega Antioxidant (Mega AO) 1 1 1
Chelated Mineral (Multi Mineral) 1 1 1
Active Calcium 2 2 2
Proflavanol 90 1 1
Coquinone 30 2 2 2
Biomega-3 (an option instead of Optomega) 1 1
*Adding at least one serving of Fibergy daily will enhance these recommendations
2006-09-21 13:51:41 · answer #2 · answered by hanusak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cardiomyopathy is a type of heart disease in which the heart becomes abnormally enlarged (enlarged heart), thickened and/or stiffened. As a result, the heart muscle’s ability to pump and/or receive blood is usually weakened. This condition is generally progressive and may lead to heart failure.
Cardiomyopathies may be caused by a wide range of conditions, including chronic diseases, alcoholism, viral diseases, heart attacks and many others. An affected heart may grow larger either by dilatation, thickening (hypertrophy) or both. Additionally, the heart may suffer from a reduced ability to relax. Abnormalities found in cardiomyopathy include:
Thickened and/or dilated ventricles, especially the left ventricle. The upper chamber (atria) may also be involved and enlarged.
Scar tissue, possibly left over after a heart attack.
Overall enlargement of the heart.
Tendency to form blood clots within the heart due to stagnation of blood in the heart chambers and/or atrial fibrillation. This may lead to embolism with compromise of blood supply to the regions such as the brain, extremities and gut.
2006-09-21 07:36:43 · answer #3 · answered by toota956 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like many others have said, Cardiomyopathy is very serious, but also very treatable. I too have cardiomyopathy (hypertophic- obstructive), have had the defibrillator/pacer implanted, and am on medication all at the ripe old age of 24. Once my self pitty party ended, I realized that my condition isn't necessarilly my death sentence. With some lifestyle changes, it'
s pretty easy to live with. Listen to your doctors, and if you wanna chat IM me, lllsavagenationlll. Good luck.
2006-09-24 17:13:49 · answer #4 · answered by lllsavagenationlll 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Micro organisms can attack the heart and cause damage to the muscle. This is myocarditis and a cardiomyopathy. Treatment is directed at infection and if the patient responds, he may recover. There are idiopathic cases such a Fiedler's, too.
2006-09-21 08:19:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is definitly serious because the heart is what keeps you alive.
2006-09-21 07:31:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋