81. RayStrand.com Home Page Looks extensively at cardiomyopathy and Coenzyme Q10 supplementing. http://www.raystrand.com/case_studies/cardiomyopathy.asp

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82. Cardiovascular Center, Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery A list of treatment alternatives available to patients with cardiomyopathy/heart failure. A list of services, information for patients and second opinions are topics discussed. http://www.bwheart.org/services_cardiomyopathy.html

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83. Dilated Cardiomyopathy Left Ventricular Volume Overload, Right Ventricular Volume Overload, Dilated cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic Obstructive cardiomyopathy http://www.echoincontext.com/int2/skillI2_06.asp

Echo in Context Teleconferences: LEARN THE BASICS: Echocardiography Doppler HOME TELECONFRENCES The Changing Left Ventricle Aortic Valve Disease: New Dimensions in Evaluation and Management Heart Failure: Echo's Role in and Emerging Health Crisis Mitral Regurgitation: New Concept ... Changing the Outcome of Coronary Artery Disease ECHO GRAND ROUNDS Digital Integration LEARN THE BASICS Echocardiography Doppler Echo VIDEO ARCHIVES Chest Pain in Children and Adults Mitral Regurgitation: New Concepts Diastolic and Systolic Function Changing the Outcome of CAD BROADCAST SUPPLEMENTS 2000 MV 2001 Chest Pain 2002 Heart Failure Please select a section or sub-section. Introduction Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Right Ventricular Hypertrophy Left Ventricular Volume Overload Right Ventricular Volume Overload Dilated Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy Other Cardiomyopathies Cadiac Tumors Pericardial Effusion Ischemic Heart Disease Complications of Myocardial Infarction Tissue Chracterization and Myocardial Perfusion Abbreviations Used on this Site Dilated Cardiomyopathy Fig. 16

84. Wayne State University College Of Science and overview of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Introduction level information including links to more in depth sites....... http://www.science.wayne.edu/~bio340/StudentPages/Sehdev/hyper.htm

85. Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic Obstructive cardiomyopathy. Echocardiography has been used The diagnostic problems found in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy are a http://www.echoincontext.com/int2/skillI2_07.asp

Echo in Context Teleconferences: LEARN THE BASICS: Echocardiography Doppler HOME TELECONFRENCES The Changing Left Ventricle Aortic Valve Disease: New Dimensions in Evaluation and Management Heart Failure: Echo's Role in and Emerging Health Crisis Mitral Regurgitation: New Concept ... Changing the Outcome of Coronary Artery Disease ECHO GRAND ROUNDS Digital Integration LEARN THE BASICS Echocardiography Doppler Echo VIDEO ARCHIVES Chest Pain in Children and Adults Mitral Regurgitation: New Concepts Diastolic and Systolic Function Changing the Outcome of CAD BROADCAST SUPPLEMENTS 2000 MV 2001 Chest Pain 2002 Heart Failure Please select a section or sub-section. Introduction Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Right Ventricular Hypertrophy Left Ventricular Volume Overload Right Ventricular Volume Overload Dilated Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy Other Cardiomyopathies Cadiac Tumors Pericardial Effusion Ischemic Heart Disease Complications of Myocardial Infarction Tissue Chracterization and Myocardial Perfusion Abbreviations Used on this Site Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy Echocardiography has been used extensively both as an aid to diagnosis and for research into the pathophysiology of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM) otherwise known as idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (IHSS). It is characterized by an abnormal arrangement of the myocardial cells, which instead of lying in parallel rows, form whorl-like patterns. It most commonly affects the interventricular septum, but may also involve the entire myocardium or occur in isolated areas undetectable except by detailed histopathologic examination.

86. Fox's Medical Page A site describing a young woman's struggle with cardiomyopathy. She has a left ventricular assist device, and is waiting for a heart transplant. Site has links to educational sites on heart failure, assist devices, organ donation, and recipes. http://members.tripod.com/ferociousfox/id33.htm

var TlxPgNm='id33'; My Story My name is Rebecca. I am 33 years old. I decided to do this particular page in 2001 so people could get an idea of what has happened in my life the past few years. It has since been revised. My hope is that people might gain knowledge, understanding, and inspiration from my story. I was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma until 1981 when my mom and myself moved to Scio, Oregon. I attended schools in Scio and Salem until high school, when we moved to Newport, OR. I attended Newport High School until the end of my sophomore year when I moved to Corvallis. I played basketball, volleyball, softball, and soccer throughout junior high and high school. I really enjoyed athletics. I also played in the band all throughout school. I graduated in June 1990. I truly miss all the friends I made while living in Oregon. In July 1994, I moved back to Oklahoma City. In January 1995, I enrolled in the psychology degree program at Oklahoma City Community College. It turned out to be a major life-changing event. I learned many things, especially about myself, and met some great people. I enjoyed college. However, the last 8 months of my degree were difficult. I received my Associate of Arts in May 1998. In 1992, I was diagnosed with

87. Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy refers to disease of the heart muscle (the myocardium) without There is a breed predisposition to dilated cardiomyopathy in giant breeds, http://www.upei.ca/~cidd/Diseases/cardiovascular diseases/cardiomyopathy.htm

related terms: dilated cardiomypathy, Doberman cardiomyopathy, boxer cardiomyopathy What is cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy refers to disease of the heart muscle (the myocardium) without malformation of the heart or its valves. There is a breed predisposition to dilated cardiomyopathy in giant breeds, as well as in Doberman pinschers and boxers. Cardiomyopathy can also develop as a result of some toxins or infections. There are 3 types of cardiomyopathy: dilated cardiomyopathy . This is by far the most common type in the dog. There is dilation of the chambers of the ventricles of the heart with some increase (hypertrophy) in the heart muscle mass, and a loss of the normal contracting abilities of the ventricles. hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. In this form of cardiomyopathy, there is a tremendous increase in the mass of the heart muscle in the ventricles, with a resultant decrease in chamber size. Relatively few cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in dogs have been reported, and no significant breed predisposition has been identified. Most of the dogs affected have been male. restrictive. This type has not been reported in dogs.

88. What Is Cardiomopathy? What Causes It? A look at cardiomyopathy, the types, causes, diagnosing, symptoms, treatment and what to expect. http://www.deborah.org/consumer/card.html

What Is Cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy : Cardiomyopathy is a general term for a number of diseases that weaken the heart muscle. There are three basic types of cardiomyopathy. Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most common type. The ventricles are enlarged and weak and do not pump blood well. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy : Another type is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, also known as idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (IHSS). The heart muscle of the ventricles thickens, which causes the cavity of the ventricles to be smaller than normal. Restrictive Cardiomyopathy : The third type, and the rarest form of cardiomyopathy is restrictive cardiomyopathy. Again, the heart muscle walls of the ventricles become very thick. Are You Interested in Being Contacted for an Appointment? Support Groups Lung Cancer Atrial Fibrillation ... and Defects What Causes Cardiomyopathy? In many cases, no cause can be found for the cardiomyopathy, regardless of the type. Dilated cardiomyopathy may be caused by heavy alcohol intake, infection or inflammation of the heart muscle, pregnancy, high blood pressure, and/or chemotherapy. About 60% of the cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are inherited. The other 40% have no known cause.

89. Yale: Cardiothoracic Imaging - Progressive Cardiomyopathy The patient had a strong family history of cardiomyopathy with two of three siblings who died in their 30 s of idiopathic cardiomyopathic disorders. http://info.med.yale.edu/intmed/cardio/imaging/cases/cardiomyopathy/

Progressive cardiomyopathy COMMENTS These images arise from a forty-two year-old male with progressive dyspnea on exercise over a two-year period. The patient had a strong family history of cardiomyopathy with two of three siblings who died in their 30's of idiopathic cardiomyopathic disorders. The cardiomegaly visible on this frontal chest film was not present on a film taken two years before but became progressive as shown by the film of just two months previous. SHORTCUTS : See the Contents page for complete listing of all pages and topics. Anatomy Thoracic landmarks Lateral landmarks Heart radiographs Thoracic anatomy Cardiac anatomy Cardiac valves ANT view LAO view LAT view SA view Cross-sectional views Blood supply ANT coronaries LAO coronaries LAT coronaries RAO coronaries Bronchioles Breast anatomy Techniques Ionizing vs nonionizing Tomography vs projection Ionizing radiation Electromag. spectrum Tomography Radiography Radiographic density Rad. gray scales CT imaging Planar imaging Planar anatomy SPECT imaging SPECT anatomy ERNA Echocardiography Transesophageal Magnetic resonance Cases Aortic aneurysm Aortic regurgitation Atelectasis Carcinoma Carcinoma, ductal

90. Yale Atlas Of Echo- Senile Aortic Stenosis cardiomyopathy Animation Animation Notes cardiomyopathy is a disorder which demonstrates poor contractility of all segments of the myocardium. http://info.med.yale.edu/intmed/cardio/echo_atlas/entities/cardiomyopathy.html

ENTITIES Normal function Aortic stenosis-senile Aortic stenosis-bicuspid Aortic regurgitation Mitral stenosis Mitral prolapse Mitral flail Mitral regurgitation Valvular infection Prosthetic valves Cardiomyopathy Ischemia-anterior Ischemia-inferior Ischemia-aneurysm Post-infarct VSD IHSS Pericardial effusion Masses Cardiomyopathy Notes: Cardiomyopathy is a disorder which demonstrates poor contractility of all segments of the myocardium. The disease can be caused by viral, toxic, post-partum, congenital or extensive multi-vessel coronary artery disease. The left ventricular ejection fraction in cardiomyopathies will often be less than 25%, as compared to the normal, while greater than 55% is the rule for normality. One of the most visible features is the relatively weak excursion of the diastolic opening of the mitral leaflets. The information provided here is intended for medical professionals, and is not a substitute for accredited medical education programs, or a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. July 10, 1999 (PL)

91. Cardiomyopathie (hartfalen) Coenzyme Q10, Lcarnitine and taurine where used by this person for the treatment of this disorder. The steps and results are recorded here. http://utopia.knoware.nl/users/wwitsel/main/artikelen/cardiomyopathy.htm

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92. THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy In Ch. 26, Car Restrictive (infiltrative) cardiomyopathy includes a group of heart disorders in The least common form of cardiomyopathy, restrictive cardiomyopathy, http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec03/ch026/ch026d.html

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93. THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, Introduction In Ch. 26, Cardiomyopathy There are three main types of cardiomyopathy— dilated, hypertrophic, and restrictive. In dilated cardiomyopathy, the ventricles enlarge. http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec03/ch026/ch026a.html

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94. AllRefer Health - Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs, tests, support groups, http://health.allrefer.com/health/cardiomyopathy-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia Web health.allrefer.com You are here : AllRefer.com Health Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy Definition Treatment Expectations or Prognosis Complications ... Go To Main Page Definition Cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heart muscle (myocardium), which usually causes inadequate heart pumping. Heart, Section Through the Middle Heart, Front View 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.

95. AllRefer Health - Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy (Cardiomyopathy - Alcoholic) Alcoholic cardiomyopathy (cardiomyopathy Alcoholic) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, http://health.allrefer.com/health/alcoholic-cardiomyopathy-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia Web health.allrefer.com You are here : AllRefer.com Health Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Cardiomyopathy - Alcoholic Definition Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a disorder in which excessive, habitual use of alcohol weakens the heart muscle. The heart cannot pump blood efficiently, and this in turn affects the lungs, liver, brain, and other body systems. Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy Drinking alcohol in excessive quantities has a directly toxic effect on heart muscle cells. Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a form of dilated cardiomyopathy caused by habitual alcohol abuse.

96. Main The Pediatric cardiomyopathy Registry was established to describe the epidemiologic features and clinical course of selected cardiomyopathies in patients 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. The Pediatric Cariomyopathy Registry was funded from 1994 to 2010 by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute For more information on the Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Registry, please contact Leanne Rohrbach at 617-923-7747 x376. Last updated: August 30, 2005 Please direct questions and comments to jmcgill@neriscience.com

97. Heart Care | Acquired Heart Disease | Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) This is the second most common type of Symptoms of cardiomyopathy vary. This is further complicated by the fact http://www.ucsfhealth.org/childrens/medical_services/heart_center/acquired/condi

University of California, San Francisco About UCSF Search Welcome Hospitals and Clinics Appointments Billing ... Other Resources Acquired Heart Disease 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. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) This is the second most common type of cardiomyopathy and results in excessive thickening of the heart walls. Blood flow is restricted as the heart chambers becomes smaller and stiffer. Most HCM is due to genetic factors.

98. Cardiomyopathy Detailed information on cardiomyopathy, including causes and types. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_cardiac/cmp.cfm

[ Skip Navigation ] Health System Home For Health Answers Healthcare Professionals ... Advanced Search Health System Search Search for Information People UVa Home Health System News Health System Events (all) Health System Publications ... Making a Gift Topics Adolescent Medicine Allergy/Asthma/Immunology Blood Disorders Burns Cancer Common Injuries/Poison Tips Craniofacial Anomalies Dermatology Diabetes/Endo/Metabolism Eye Care Genitourinary/Kidney High-Risk Newborn High-Risk Pregnancy Infectious Diseases Medical Genetics Mental Health Nervous System Disorders Normal Newborns Oral Health Orthopaedics Pediatric Surgery Respiratory Disorders Terminal Illness in Children Transplantation UVa Health Topics A to Z FIND A DOCTOR Fetal Cardiology Pediatric Cardiology Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease ... WHY CHOOSE UVA Search This Site 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?

99. Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy is a term used to describe a condition which occurs to the heart The breeds of dog that have documented histories of cardiomyopathy are http://www.barkbytes.com/medical/med0085.html

CARDIOMYOPATHY by Malcolm Dupries Cardiomyopathy is a term used to describe a condition which occurs to the heart muscle, when one or more diseases cause inflammation and scarring. This inflammation and scarring causes an enlargement of the heart itself, and the chambers within the heart dilate and become less efficient in supplying the body and organs with blood. The end result of a dog suffering from this condition is that the heart muscle will eventually weaken and the dog will develop congestive heart failure, and will die. The articles that the author used in researching this condition stated that the reason dogs develop this condition is unknown, but assumed to be genetic. Exactly how it is inherited is not yet documented, however, the disease appears to be very breed specific. There are some mixed breeds of dogs that have been diagnosed with this condition, but it is extremely rare. The breeds of dog that have documented histories of cardiomyopathy are: Boxers, Cocker Spaniels, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherd Dogs, Golden Retrievers, Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds and Saint Bernards. Doberman Pinschers have been most often used in the medical research on this condition. It is important to realise that a dog does not react to illnesses like a human will. The clinical signs of a dog suffering from cardiomyopathy do not appear over a long period of time. The signs often appear over a few days, when in reality, the disease starts at an early age, between two and five years of age. Researchers have discovered that male dogs are asymtomatic until the disease becomes severe, sometime between five and eight years of age. Female dogs are often asymtomatic until they are between nine and twelve years of age. Once the clinical signs appear the dog may already be in the stage of severe heart failure.

100. The Winn Feline Foundation - Report Report on Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in Maine Coon Cats from the First The two primary researchers into heritable hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in http://www.winnfelinehealth.org/reports/cardiomyopathy.html

A Winn Foundation Report On ... Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Maine Coon Cats Report on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Maine Coon Cats from the First International Feline Genetic Disease Conference held June 25-28, 1998 at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (Updated with Grant Progress Report) by Susan Little, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Feline) The two primary researchers into heritable hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in Maine Coon cats are Dr. Mark Kittleson of the University of California at Davis and Dr. Kathryn Meurs of The Ohio State University. Both researchers were present at the Feline Genetic Disease Conference for presentations on HCM and question and answer sessions with both veterinarians and breeders. Dr. Kittleson's presentation began with an overview of HCM in humans, where it is known to be inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion and has an adult onset. While there are currently over 100 mutations identified in seven different genes that can be responsible for HCM in people, the clinical signs and progress of the disease are often the same. The most common genetic defect involves a mutation in a gene that codes for the structure of an integral muscle protein (the beta-myosin heavy chain) in the individual heart muscle cell. Myosin is a protein that makes up about 65% of all the protein in a muscle cell. It consists of long chains of polypeptide components that are joined to each other by side chains. Myosin is one of the proteins responsible for contraction of heart muscle.

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