61. Restrictive Cardiomyopathy a CHORUS notecard document about restrictive cardiomyopathy. http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/doc/00564.html

CHORUS Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology Cardiovascular system About CHORUS Search Feedback restrictive cardiomyopathy endocardial fibroelastosis (EFE) amyloidosis sarcoidosis Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD - 2 February 1995 Last updated 26 May 2004 Related CHORUS documents: endocardial fibroelastosis hypoplastic left heart syndrome cardiomyopathy cyanosis ... neonatal heart failure Search for related articles: AJR American Journal of Roentgenology PubMed : index to biomedical literature ... Medical College of Wisconsin

62. Cardiomyopathy Association - Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy An indepth discussion on this disorder as to what it is, history and other names, how common it is, the causes, new discoveries, how the heart is affected and many other topics are covered. http://www.cardiomyopathy.org/html/which_card_hcm.htm

Please click here to download an Adobe Acrobat version of this file. You may find it easier to print. If you require the Acrobat reader you can click here to go to the Adobe website to download it. To read this document in a full screen, click here . A video about this condition is available from the Cardiomyopathy Association, click here for more information. You can purchase a video and CD-ROM on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy on-line by clicking the button below. IMPORTANT For the majority of affected individuals, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is a condition which will not limit the quality or duration of life. A minority, however experience significant symptoms and are at risk of sudden death. Evaluation by a cardiologist is recommended to confirm the diagnosis and to assess the outlook and particularly the risk of complications. INTRODUCTION This site is intended for anyone interested in learning more about the heart condition Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. It has been produced in consultation with doctors, other medical personnel and those with the condition. The content seeks to address the major questions and concerns of patients and their relatives about the condition.

63. Bmj.com Topic Collections : Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy. Citations 18 of 8 total displayed. Topic collections Home. Show cardiomyopathy collections from other journals. Related collections http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/collection/Cardiomyopathy

Home Help Search Archive ... Feedback Topic collections Author Keyword(s) Vol Page [Advanced] Cardiomyopathy Citations 1-8 of 8 total displayed. Most recent content (11 Dec 2004): Clinical review Recent developments in non-invasive cardiology Sanjay K Prasad, Ravi G Assomull, and Dudley J Pennell BMJ 2004;329:1386-1389 , doi:10.1136/bmj.329.7479.1386 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] Past content (since May 2001): News roundup Number reacting to smallpox vaccination is higher than expected Janice Hopkins Tanne BMJ 2004;328:1220 , doi:10.1136/bmj.328.7450.1220-b [Extract] [Abridged text] [Abridged PDF] [Full text] Clinical review Non-coronary percutaneous intervention Ever D Grech BMJ 2003;327:97-100 , doi:10.1136/bmj.327.7406.97 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] Papers Prospective observational cohort study of time saved by prehospital thrombolysis for ST elevation myocardial infarction delivered by paramedics David K Pedley, Kim Bissett, Elizabeth M Connolly, Carol G Goodman, Ian Golding, T H Pringle, G P McNeill, S D Pringle, and M C Jones BMJ 2003;327:22-26 , doi:10.1136/bmj.327.7405.22

64. Gilead--The Israeli Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association A detailed outline of what the association is and is trying to accomplish. Also the story of Gilead Har'El. http://gilead.org.il/ihcma/

Gilead—The Israeli Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association Contents Who was Gilead? Who is Zvi? What is this association going to be? Sister associations ... Contact information Who was Gilead? Gilead Har’El was a young student of Architecture who led a very happy and complete life. True, he had Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy which prevented him to join the army with his classmates when he graduated high school, but he started his academic studies and really enjoyed it. True, he was not allowed to do competitive sports, but he found his compensation in doing art—drawing, photography, and more—and in giving and receiving love and warmth to his friends and family. One bright day Gilead was on the way back to the Technion after purchasing art supplies. A friend stopped his motorcycle where Gilead stood on the pavement and suggested to give him a ride. Gilead smiled, said “cool...”, and collapsed. A passing paramedic gave him immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and a mobile intensive care unit which arrived nine minutes later did its full repertoire—in vain. Gilead, 19 years old, died in the last day of his first undergraduate year... Who is Zvi?

65. Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy represents a group of diseases of the heart, which involve the heart muscle itself resulting in contractile and relaxation dysfunction of http://www.rjmatthewsmd.com/Definitions/cardiomyopathy.htm

Cardiomyopathy represents a group of diseases of the heart, which involve the heart muscle itself resulting in contractile and relaxation dysfunction of both ventricles leading to progressive chamber dilatation and then hypocontractile walls (see figure 43b Causes of Cardiomyopathy A. Genetic Abnormalities 1. Idiopathic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (see fig.39a fig.40a fig.40b fig.40c ... fig.61 a. Age mainly young people b. Abnormally thick IVS (see fig.39a fig.39b fig.39f fig.40a ... fig.41 c. Abnormal tissue staining properties (see fig.39c fig.39d d. EKG abnormalities ( see fig.61 B. Alcoholism Cardiomyopathy DEFINITION/DIAGNOSIS An alcohol cardiomyopathy is said to be present when other causes of a dilated cardiomyopathy have been excluded and there is a history of heavy, sustained alcohol intake. The usual requirement in terms of alcohol amount is 100 g alcohol per day, typically over several years. However, in susceptible individuals it is likely that lower amounts of intake can produce a cardiomyopathy. The histologic features of alcohol cardiomyopathy are nonspecific and do not differ from IDC. Other than history, the only potentially distinguishing feature between IDC and alcohol cardiomyopathy is that the latter may present with a relatively high cardiac output.

66. Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy/Dysplasia ARVD information and treatment for patients and medical doctors. http://telethon.bio.unipd.it/ARVDnet/

Home ARVDnet back Contents: Clinical Features Epidemiology ARVD and Sport Genetics ... Discussion Forum ARVD.net is a repository of information on research and treatment of A rrhythmogenic R ight V entricular Cardiomyopathy/ D ysplasia ( ARVD This disease is characterized by progressive fibrofatty replacement of right ventricular myocardium, initially with typical regional and later global right and some left ventricular involvement, with relative sparing of the septum. Familial disease is common, with autosomal dominant inheritance and incomplete pentrance; a recessive form is described. Presentation with arrhythmias and sudden death is common, particularly in the young. ARVD.net is intended to provide information to patients and medical doctors. About this page: Revisor: Prof. G.A.Danieli Last update: May, 6th, 2003 Fabio d'Alessi Questions? Write to the Webmaster

67. Mayo Clinic: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatment And Diagnosis Options At Mayo Find hypertrophic cardiomyopathy treatment and diagnosis options at Mayo Clinic. Learn about the treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which includes http://www.mayoclinic.org/hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy/

Home About Mayo Clinic Jobs Contact Us Mayo Clinic Locations: Arizona Florida Minnesota Mayo Clinic ... Medical Services Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Overview Causes and Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Options ... Medical Services Treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy at Mayo Clinic (Synonyms: Brock's disease, Teare's disease, asymmetrical septal hypertrophy (ASH), idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (IHSS), Muscular subaortic stenosis) Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a rare disorder and affects only one or two people out of 1,000. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is diagnosed and treated by cardiovascular specialists in collaboration with cardiac (heart) surgeons. Mayo Clinic in Rochester has a special Cardiomyopathy Clinic to facilitate diagnosis and treatment of patients with this condition. More than 2,800 patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have been evaluated and treated at Mayo Clinic with more than 300 patients seen each year. Mayo Clinic's team approach to care provides the best evaluation and treatment plan for each hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patient. Specialists from cardiology, cardiac surgery and genetics work together to evaluate each patient and develop the best treatment plan. This team approach is particularly effective in the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy which is a complex disease that can be caused by a variety of gene abnormalities. This physician team is designed to evaluate patients, each exhibiting different symptoms and related health issues. Physicians and nurse educators work closely with each patient and family to provide complete information on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and the available treatment options. This team approach also enables patients and their families to receive a full evaluation and treatment plan within several days.

68. Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Describes this disorder including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosing, tests, treatment and prognosis. http://pages.ivillage.com/twins73/

setAdGroup('67.18.104.18'); var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Search: Lycos Tripod TV, Movie News Share This Page Report Abuse Edit your Site ... Next Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare form of congestive heart failure that develops either in late pregnancy or in the first five months after delivery. It typically involves the left ventricle of the heart, which is enlarged and not pumping efficiently (aka dilated cardiomyopathy). Its incidence varies by geographic location. In Nigeria, the incidence is as high as 1 percent; estimates in other areas range from 1:15,000 to 1:1,300 live births. Most cases involve women of African descent; in the United States, most cases involve black Southern women. However, peripartum cardiomyopathy has been reported in white, Chinese, Japanese and Korean women. This site summarizes some of the research available on this disorder. Symptoms Risk Factors Diagnosis/Tests Treatment and Prognosis ... References Last Updated: 4/30/02 E-mail me at: karens7@charter.net

69. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Feline Idiopathic Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is......Dilated cardiomyopathy has been linked to nutritional deficiencies (eg taurine) and http://www.newmanveterinary.com/felhcm.html

I ntroduction Description Etiology ... Treatment .The author wishes to acknowledge VIN cardiology message board and library as well as the publication by John E. Rush, DVM, MS in: Veterinary Clinics of North America , Nov. 1998, pp1459 for much of the information displayed on this page. Feline cardiomyopathies are of several kinds. Dilated and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathies are the most common. Dilated cardiomyopathy has been linked to nutritional deficiencies (e.g. taurine) and today is much less common than the Hypertrophic or variants of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Idiopathic Restrictive (and Endomyocarditis-related excessive moderator band-related and endomyocarditis-related Cardiomyopathy is uncommonly diagnosed (or misdiagnosed) and can results from distortions of papillary muscle and/or chordae tendonae, either of which may become fused and/or distorted due to inflammatory cell infiltration and fibrous adhesions. Signs of left atrial dilatation and ventricular hypertrophy may mimic those of hypertrophic (and dilated) cardiomyopathies. In addition to the above specific cardiomyopathies, cats can also develop valvular disorders, some of which are idiopathic in etiology. . Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy , (HCM) may be primary (idiopathic) or secondary to other (metabolic) causes (excess cathecholamines, hyperthyroidism, acromegaly, hypertension). The remainder of this discussion will focus on the anatomical and physiological manifestations, the diagnosis and proposed treatment of

70. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association Of Canada Information about the association. Includes patient manual and patient stories. http://www.hcmac-heart.ca/

HCMAC-HEART . CA - THE HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA - THE CANADIAN WEB SITE ON CARDIOMYOPATHY - WELCOME - - THIS SITE IS DEDICATED TO THOSE AFFLICTED WITH CARDIOMYOPATHY - This site was created and authored by Webmaster J-P Doiron, a heart patient who himself is afflicted by HCM with obstruction for many years. Throughout the years he has undergone all possible tests, procedures and eventually, surgery to control and reduce many of the symptoms. In his search for information on this medical condition, JP 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.

71. UniProt Knowledgebase Keyword: Cardiomyopathy Protein which, if defective, causes cardiomyopathy, a chronic disorder which affects the heart muscle causing a reduced pumping function. http://www.expasy.org/cgi-bin/get-entries?KW=Cardiomyopathy

72. Cardiac + Myopathy; Cardiomyopathy Allelic with cardiomyopathy, Dilated 3A (Xlinked fatal infantile) Familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ? Normal strength; Muscle biopsy http://www.neuro.wustl.edu/neuromuscular/msys/cardiac.html

Front Search Index Links ... Patient Info CARDIAC + MYOPATHY Amyloid Cardiomyopathies Dilated Hypertrophic Isolated Carnitine Disorders ... Drugs Dystrophies Barth Desmin Dystrophinopathies Emery-Dreifuss ... Acid Maltase (Infantile) Branching enzyme Debrancher Lamp-2 Triosephosphate isomerase ... SRP Also see: Selective disorders of cardiac muscle Carnitine Disorders Biochemistry Fatty acid oxidation pathways General principles Multiple acyl–CoA dehydrogenase deficiency Reduced Muscle carnitine uptake ... CPT II deficiency Carnitine Carnitine metabolism: General principles Carnitine Source Dietary 75% Distribution: 90% in muscle Fatty acids are transported from cytoplasm to mitochondria Conversion of fatty acids to Fatty acid-CoA Mitochondrial oxidation of fatty acids provides energy source Chief energy sources for: Prolonged fasting; Skeletal muscle during exercise; Cardiac muscle Types of deficiency Primary: Due to deficient transport of carnitine into cells Secondary Free carnitine acyl-carnitine esters Lost in urine Loss of carnitine results in Reduced Buffering of toxic acyl-CoA esters Inhibition of mitochondrial systems Clinical features: General Coma after a period of starvation Hypoketosis: Low serum ketone concentrations Cardiomyopathy Muscle weakness Specific enzyme defects can include LCAD MCAD Plasma-membrane carnitine transporter Carnitine palmitoyltransferase I (CPT I) CPT II deficiency SCAD deficiency : 2 phenotypes Carnitine deficiency: Myopathic Form l ? Autosomal Recessive

73. Dilated Cardiomyopathy - Texas Heart Institute Heart Information Center Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most common form of heart muscle disease. Most cases of dilated cardiomyopathy are called idiopathic, which means that http://www.texasheartinstitute.org/dilated.html

//var DOCUMENTGROUP=''; //var DOCUMENTNAME=''; //var ACTION=''; Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital Again Ranked Among Nation's Top 10 Heart Centers Click here for Heart Owner's Update This publication contains information to help you understand and live a heart-healthy lifestyle. We subscribe to the HONcode principles. Verify here. Dilated Cardiomyopathy (En español) Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most common form of heart muscle disease. It is found most often in middle-aged people and more often in men than in women. But the disease has been diagnosed in people of all ages, including children. Also called "congestive cardiomyopathy," dilated cardiomyopathy damages the muscle tissue that makes up the heart's pumping chambers. If the chamber walls become weak enough, the heart can no longer perform its normal pumping action. At first, your bodily functions will remain near normal. Other parts of the body will try to make up for the heart's decreased pumping power by increasing the amount of fluid they hold—and by making more blood than usual. The heart chambers then expand (dilate) to make room for this greater blood volume. This expansion can initially restore some of the heart's pumping strength because the more a muscle is stretched, the more forcefully it can contract.

74. Cardiomyopathy - Strong Heart And Vascular Center Primary cardiomyopathy does not indicate a specific cause, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy heart muscle thickens, obstructing the flow of blood. http://www.stronghealth.com/services/cardiology/Conditions/cardiomyopathy.cfm

@import "/css/Strongw3c.css"; Search: Search Help Cardiology Call 911 Our Providers ... Pediatric Cardiology More Information Cardiology News Strong Heart and Vascular Center Heart Conditions Cardiomyopathy What Is Cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. It is classified as either primary or secondary. Primary cardiomyopathy does not indicate a specific cause, whereas secondary cardiomyopathy is due to specific causes, usually involving other organs of the body. Types of Cardiomyopathy There are three types of cardiomyopathy: Dilated (or congestive) cardiomyopathy - most common type; heart muscle thins and enlarges, becomes weak and doesn't pump normally and often leads to congestive heart failure Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - heart muscle thickens, obstructing the flow of blood. The mitral valve is also damaged, causing it to leak. Usually a genetic condition. Restrictive cardiomyopathy - rarest type; heart muscle becomes hard and stiff, making it difficult for the ventricles to fill with blood between heartbeats

75. Mayo Clinic: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatment And Diagnosis Options At Mayo A look at the facilities and the role of the clinic. Answers and questions for patients and relatives and a section with useful references about this disease. http://www.mayoclinic.org/hypertrophiccardiomyopathy-rst/

Home About Mayo Clinic Jobs Contact Us Mayo Clinic Locations: Arizona Florida Minnesota Mayo Clinic ... Medical Services Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Overview Causes and Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Options ... Medical Services Treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy at Mayo Clinic (Synonyms: Brock's disease, Teare's disease, asymmetrical septal hypertrophy (ASH), idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (IHSS), Muscular subaortic stenosis) Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a rare disorder and affects only one or two people out of 1,000. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is diagnosed and treated by cardiovascular specialists in collaboration with cardiac (heart) surgeons. Mayo Clinic in Rochester has a special Cardiomyopathy Clinic to facilitate diagnosis and treatment of patients with this condition. More than 2,800 patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have been evaluated and treated at Mayo Clinic with more than 300 patients seen each year. Mayo Clinic's team approach to care provides the best evaluation and treatment plan for each hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patient. Specialists from cardiology, cardiac surgery and genetics work together to evaluate each patient and develop the best treatment plan. This team approach is particularly effective in the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy which is a complex disease that can be caused by a variety of gene abnormalities. This physician team is designed to evaluate patients, each exhibiting different symptoms and related health issues. Physicians and nurse educators work closely with each patient and family to provide complete information on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and the available treatment options. This team approach also enables patients and their families to receive a full evaluation and treatment plan within several days.

76. HCMA - Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Offers an overview, development, symptoms, treatment, and complications. Also includes membership information. http://www.4hcm.org/

77. Cardiomyopathy - MayoClinic.com cardiomyopathy is an uncommon disease characterized by a weakening of the heart muscle and an impairment of the heart s ability to pump blood. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00519

78. Dilated Cardiomyopathy And Adapted Life-style A personal story about this disorder covering exercise and rest, diet and weight, medicines, self control and mental attitude. http://home.tiscali.nl/kuijperz/cardio2.htm

Living with dilated cardiomyopathy The author imposed a number of rules of life on himself and achieved a liveable health, after he was hospitalised in a critical condition with dilated cardiomyopathy. (To the Dutch version) A patient tells his experience on this page Introduction ... (on a different page) * R.A.M. van Langeveld is cardiologist at the Jeroen Bosch Hospital in 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands. A nursing expert explains on a different page Introduction ... cardiologist proceeds treatment P. Miske is a medicare specialist on information about heart diseases in the Jeroen Bosch Hospital in 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands. This is the update of of our website page http://home.tiscali.nl/kuijperz/cardio2.htm . Introduction At the age of 46, the author biochemical researcher The reactions to this website made clear that the understandable and practical character of this webpage is much appreciated by cardiomyopathy patients. On the other hand, patients often want more background information. Therefore I much appreciate that my cardiologist offered his support to this website, by supplying, on a different page, frequently requested comprehensible background information My appreciation also concerns 'my' nursing specialist, who explains, on a third webpage, the how and wherefore of proper information to patients at his

79. Home Page In memory of Charity Mae who died unexpectedly on Jan. 18/98 from complications of cardiomyopathy. Detailed information on this disorder and a support group. http://charitymae.com/

Cardiomyopathy Charity Mae Friends' Letters Banner ... Donations We lcome to our web site. The Charity Mae Foundation was started in memory of my daughter, Charity Mae, who died unexpectedly on January 18th, 1998 from a complication of cardiomyopathy. The purpose of the Foundation is to promote research and education into the cause, prevention and treatment of idiopathic cardiomyopathy. To learn more about my daughter's life and death or her heart condition click on one of the topics shown. If you have lost a child visit our support group. To help us achieve our goal select donations. Thank you for visiting our site. Please come back and tell your family and friends about us. Sincerely, Judy Kubalak people have visited this site since Sept. 10, 2001 Home Cardiomyopathy Charity Mae Friends' Letters ... Donations

80. WSAVA 2001 - Canine Cardiomyopathy These are manifested as idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), Dilated cardiomyopathy occurs most often in middleaged, male, large and giant breed 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.

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