121. CANINE DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY AND HEART FAILURE Dilated cardiomyopathy means that the heart muscle, especially the thick muscle Dilated cardiomyopathy is not the most common cause of heart failure in http://www.pethealthcare.net/html/body_canine_dilated_cardiomyopathy_.html

CANINE DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY AND HEART FAILURE Briefly, how does the heart work? The heart has four chambers. The upper chambers are called atria (singular: atrium), and the lower chambers are called ventricles. In addition to the upper and lower chambers, the heart is also considered to have a right and a left side. Blood flows from the body into the right atrium. It is stored there briefly, then pumped into the right ventricle. The right ventricle pumps blood into the lungs, where it receives oxygen. It flows from the lungs into the left atrium; it is held here briefly before going into the left ventricle. The left ventricle contains the largest muscle of the heart so the blood can be pumped out to all parts of the body. What is dilated cardiomyopathy? Dilated cardiomyopathy means that the heart muscle, especially the thick muscle wall of the left ventricle, becomes much thinner than normal. The pressure of the blood inside the heart then allows this thinned wall to stretch, resulting in a much larger left ventricular chamber. Therefore, the two characteristics of dilated cardiomyopathy are a heart wall that is much thinner than normal and a chamber that is much larger than normal. How common is dilated cardiomyopathy?

122. Cardiomyopathy Program - Children's Hospital Boston cardiomyopathy is a condition in which there is abnormal heart muscle. The cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure Program at Children s Hospital Boston http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site1033/mainpageS1033P0.html

or find by letter: A-F G-L M-R S-Z Cardiomyopathy Program Cardiomyopathy Program Conditions and Treatments Meet the Team Contact Us Cardiovascular Home Return to Cardiovascular Program Home Clinical Services Cardiomyopathy Program Cardiomyopathy is a condition in which there is abnormal heart muscle. Although there are several different kinds of cardiomyopathy, the two most common types are Dilated Cardiomyopathy, which is characterized by poor heart function, and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, in which the heart muscle is abnormally thick. Either form of cardiomyopathy can be due to many causes, such as infection (myocarditis), a birth defect of the heart (congenital heart disease), or a familial disorder with an abnormal gene that effects the heart muscle. Some patients with cardiomyopathy have disorders that affect other organ systems as well, such as Duchene's muscular dystrophy or metabolic diseases. The Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure Program at Children's Hospital Boston provides advanced diagnostic and therapeutic options for infants, children and adolescents diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. Clinical care, information and resources are available for both acute and long-term settings. Related Topics Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR/PAPVR) Cardiac Catheterization Cardiovascular MRI Congestive Heart Failure ... Syncope minimize list Related Topics Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR/PAPVR) Cardiac Catheterization Cardiovascular MRI see entire list Children's Hospital Boston is the primary pediatric teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School

123. Cardiomyopathy - Children's Hospital Boston cardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its There are multiple causes of cardiomyopathy, including viral infections. http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site484/mainpageS484P0.html

or find by letter: A-F G-L M-R S-Z My Child Has... Home Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy Programs that treat this condition or perform this procedure Adult Congenital Heart Service Cardiac Surgery Program Heart Transplant Program Cardiovascular Genetics Program ... Mitochondrial Program 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, the heart rhythm is disturbed, leading to irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias or dysrhythmia. There are 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? Cardiomyopathy differs from many of the other disorders of the heart in several ways, including the following: Cardiomyopathy can, and often does, occur in the young. The condition is fairly uncommon, affecting only about 50,000 Americans (adults and children). Cardiomyopathy is a leading diagnosis that results in heart transplantation. The condition can be progressive and sometimes worsens quickly.

124. Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Congestive Cardiomyopathy, Introduction, Causes Of Dilat cardiomyopathy, Dilated Congestive cardiomyopathy, introduction, causes of Dilated Congestive cardiomyopathy. http://www.holistic-online.com/Remedies/Heart/cm_dcc_introduction.htm

Home Search Alternative Medicine Stress Management ... Media Dr. George Jacob Heart Infocenter Cardiomyopathy Dilated Congestive Cardiomyopathy Dilated congestive cardiomyopathy is a group of heart disorders in which the ventricles enlarge. As a result, the heart is unable to pump enough blood for the body's needs, ultimately resulting in heart failure. Causes of Dilated congestive Cardiomyopathy Symptoms of Dilated Congestive Cardiomyopathy Diagnosis of Dilated Congestive Cardiomyopathy Prognosis of Dilated Congestive Cardiomyopathy ... Treatment of Dilated Congestive Cardiomyopathy Causes of Dilated congestive Cardiomyopathy The most common identifiable cause of dilated congestive cardiomyopathy is widespread coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD can lead to inadequate blood supply to the heart muscle. If left uncorrected, that can lead to permanent injury. The healthy heart muscle stretches to compensate for the lost pumping action. When this isn't sufficient to pump enough blood supply due to widespread damage, dilated congestive cardiomyopathy develops. Other Causes of Dilated congestive Cardiomyopathy Viral Infection: An acute inflammation of the heart muscle from a viral infection may weaken the heart muscle and produce dilated congestive cardiomyopathy. The most common virus that causes viral cardiomyopathy is a virus called cox- sackie virus B.

125. AHMANSON-UCLA Cardiomyopathy Center UCLA Medical Center 10833 Le Conte Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90095 Phone (310) 8258816 Fax (310) 206-9111 chf@mednet.ucla.edu. http://www.chf.mednet.ucla.edu/

UCLA Medical Center 10833 Le Conte Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90095 Phone: (310) 825-8816 Fax: (310) 206-9111 chf@mednet.ucla.edu

126. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Patient UK Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a condition where the heart muscle becomes thickened. The severity and symptoms this causes range from mild to severe. http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/27000296/

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a condition where the heart muscle becomes thickened. The severity and symptoms this causes range from mild to severe. Some people need no treatment. Others require medication, surgery or other treatments. Screening of close family members is advised as most cases are hereditary. Understanding the normal heart The heart has four chambers - two atria and two ventricles. The walls of these chambers are mainly made of special heart muscle called the myocardium. During each heartbeat both of the atria contract first to pump blood into the ventricles. Then both ventricles contract to pump blood out of the heart into the arteries. There are one-way valves between the atria and ventricles, and between the ventricles and the large arteries coming from the heart. The valves make sure that when the atria or ventricles contract, the blood flows in the correct direction. What is cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy is a disorder of the heart muscle. There are four main types of cardiomyopathy: Dilated cardiomyopathy - where the heart dilates (enlarges).

127. Cardiomyopathy Penn State Hershey Medical Center provides world class care and services to patients. http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/c/cardiomyopathy.htm

128. University Of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital: Cardiomyopathy Detailed information on cardiomyopathy, including causes and types. http://www.uchicagokidshospital.org/online-library/content=P01778

@import "/css/style.css"; @import "/css/gs.css"; Home Contact Us Pediatric Specialties Find A Physician ... Home Page - Cardiovascular Disorders 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 and leads to arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats). 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? Cardiomyopathy differs from many of the other disorders of the heart in several ways, including the following: Cardiomyopathy can, and often does, occur in the young. The condition affects about 50,000 Americans (adults and children). The condition tends to be progressive and sometimes worsens fairly quickly. It may be associated with diseases involving other organs, as well as the heart. Cardiomyopathy is a leading cause for heart transplantation. Why is cardiomyopathy a concern?

129. Cardiomyopathy cats hearts are vulnerable to a serious condition called cardiomyopathy. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a form of the disease, has been identified as http://www.ragdoll-cats.com/Cardio.htm

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy A cat only remains alive thanks to the unrelenting efforts of just one muscle: the heart. Unfortunately, cats' hearts are vulnerable to a serious condition called Cardiomyopathy. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, a form of the disease, has been identified as relavent to Ragdoll cats. It appears that some bloodlines are carrying the disease. As Ragdolls can be fairly lethargic animals for much of the time, the earliest symptoms of heart disease - notably tiredness - are often missed, even by the most diligent owners. Untreated Cardiomyopathy is deadly. To try to identify it early, all Ragdoll cats should undergo a basic heart evaluation as part of routine annual veterinary health checks. Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy is the most significant cause of heart failure in cats. There are a number of different types of the condition, the most common of which is known as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. This is associated with a marked thickening of the heart-muscle mass that encloses one of the heart's two larger chambers, the left ventricle. This muscle mass is responsible for pumping blood through the aorta, which is the body's largest artery. Another form of this condition is called Dilated Cardiomyopathy. It is associated with weakness of the heart muscle and is less common in Ragdolls.

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131. Cardiomyopathy - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital cardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses There may be multiple causes of cardiomyopathy, including viral infections. http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/cardiac/cmp.html

Arrhythmia Service/Electrocardiography (ECG) Laboratory Cardiac Catheterization / Angiography Cardiology Cardiothoracic Surgery ... Two Hearts are Better than One for Toddler at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford Cardiovascular Disorders 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 and leads to arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats). 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? Cardiomyopathy differs from many of the other disorders of the heart in several ways, including the following: Cardiomyopathy can, and often does, occur in the young. The condition affects about 50,000 Americans (adults and children). The condition tends to be progressive and sometimes worsens fairly quickly. It may be associated with diseases involving other organs, as well as the heart. Cardiomyopathy is a leading cause for heart transplantation.

132. Cardiovascular Pathology dilated left ventricle typical of a dilated, or congestive, cardiomyopathy. cardiomyopathy ) while others may be associated with chronic alcoholism. http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/CVHTML/CV093.html

Here is a large, dilated left ventricle typical of a dilated, or congestive, cardiomyopathy. Many of these have no known etiology (so-called "idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy") while others may be associated with chronic alcoholism. The heart is very enlarged and flabby.

133. Boxer Cardiomyopathy Boxer cardiomyopathy as we know it consists primarily of an electrical cardiomyopathy can also be responsible for sudden death associated with http://www.boxerunderground.com/apr_bu_99/dr.htm

Search Donate to the American Boxer Rescue Association Hurricane Relief Fund! BOXER CARDIOMYOPATHY by Wendy Wallner, DVM Atlanta, GA Holter Monitor Echo L-Carnitine Historical Perspectives ... Minimum Heart Screening What is boxer cardiomyopathy How is boxer cardiomyopathy diagnosed? Why not use Echo? What about supplementing with L-Carnitine? Historical Perspectives This condition was identified and defined by Dr. Neil Harpster back in the late 60s and early 70s. The first paper was published in 1983 and was the result of examination of 64 boxers over a 15-year period with varying presentations of the condition. He described it as being quite different from other large and giant breed cardiomyopathies as had been characterized in the Doberman and Great Dane in that the hearts of the affected boxers showed an absence of dilitation of the ventricles, the dogs rarely suffered from atrial fibrillation and the heart muscle showed extensive changes histologically on post mortem exam. The disease was characterized as a cardiomyopathy based on the human nomenclature which calls myocardial disorders for which no specific cause can be found "primary cardiomyopathies." Because the dogs that Harpster studied were closely related, he proposed an inherited origin for the condition. In the original group of 64 dogs studied, Dr. Harpster found a slight male predisposition (57.8%) and an age range of 1-15 years with only 15.6% of the dogs less than 6 years of age and 25% over the age of 10. The average age at the time of diagnosis was 8.2 years. (In a 1991 report which added another 48 dogs to the original study, the average age at diagnosis dropped to 6.9 years.)

134. Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) In Pet Health Topics From The College Of Veterinary Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Pet Health Topics, a collection of articles written at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University about http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/dcm.asp

Pet Health Home Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) Topics Index Terminology This information is not meant to be a substitute for veterinary care. Always follow the instructions provided by your veterinarian. Anatomy of the heart of a dog Diseased heart muscle results in weakened contractions and poor pumping ability. What is it? DCM is a disease of the heart muscle that results in weakened contractions and poor pumping ability. As the disease progresses the heart chambers become enlarged, one or more valves may leak, and signs of congestive heart failure develop. The cause of DCM is unclear in most cases, but certain breeds appear to have an inherited predisposition. Large breeds of dogs are most often affected, although DCM also occurs in some smaller breeds such as cocker spaniels. Occasionally, DCM-like heart muscle dysfunction develops secondary to an identifiable cause such as a toxin or an infection. In contrast to people, heart muscle dysfunction in dogs and cats is almost never the result of chronic coronary artery disease ("heart attacks"). Early signs may include reduced ability to exercise. Later, fluid may accumulate or fainting may occur.

135. PROVET HEALTHCARE INFORMATION - Fish Oil And Cardiomyopathy OMEGA 3 SUPPLEMENTS AND cardiomyopathy 3 fatty acids have a variety of roles in the body and they may be beneficial in the management of cardiomyopathy http://www.provet.co.uk/health/diseases/fishoilcardiomyopathy.htm

Back OMEGA 3 SUPPLEMENTS AND CARDIOMYOPATHY First broadcast on www.provet.co.uk This information is provided by Provet for educational purposes only. You should seek the advice of your veterinarian if your pet is ill as only he or she can correctly advise on the diagnosis and recommend the treatment that is most appropriate for your pet. The Omega 3 fatty acids have a variety of roles in the body and they may be beneficial in the management of cardiomyopathy Omega 3 fatty acids (docosahexanaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid) have several effects in the body which may make them beneficial in the management of cardiomyopathy, including : They decrease the production of inflammatory mediators including cytokines. In one study circulating tissue necrosis factor (TNF) and interleukin-1 concentrations decreased significantly in a group of dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy and secondary congestive heart failure that were given fish oil supplements * They provide a source of fat for energy which help reduce cardiac cachexia * - especially as cardiac muscle cells preferentially use fatty acids as an energy source They stimulate appetite - also important in reducing cardiac cachexia They improved ventricular function * They may have a stabilising effect on cardiac arrhythmias (based on human studies) Omega 3 fatty acids are found in fish oils, and the recommended doses are

136. Ferret Heart Disease FAQ The cause of cardiomyopathy in the ferret, as well as in the dog and the cat, cardiomyopathy in the ferret is an insidious disease the majority of the http://www.ferretcentral.org/faq/med/cardio.html

Ferret Heart Disease FAQ Contents Cardiomyopathy in the Ferret (Dr. Williams) Cardiomyopathy (Dr. Brown) Caring for a ferret with heart disease Living with a ferret with congestive heart failure Cardiomyopathy in the Ferret (Dr. Williams) Dr. Bruce Williams, DVM, writes: In short, CMP is a congenital problem in some lines of ferrets that manifests as ferrets get older. CMP means that the muscle of the heart becomes progressively weaker, and the heart is no longer strong enough to pump all of the blood. As the muscle weakens, it stretches, and the heart gradually enlarges, sort of like a balloon. As the blood begins to back up, it will accumulate both within the lung and around the lung (often also in the abdominal cavity), resulting in coughing, which is the most commonly noticed sign. Actually, most animals have decreases in activity first, as they tire easily. CMP can be treated with some drugs, including diuretics which help it manage the load, but the damage is progressive and cannot be reversed. Concerning CMP - the vast majority of cases are probably due to genetics. CMP is seen in Boxers, Great Danes, and Dobermans - each of these breeds has their own specific type. CMP also runs in family lines in humans. While viruses have been incriminated in humans, I have not seen lesions resembling pre-existent viral infections in the ferrets with CMP that I have seen.

137. X-linked Dilated Cardiomyopathy (XLDCM) A diagnosis of definite lateonset dilated cardiomyopathy was given in 3 mothers of A few large families with a X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy, http://www.dmd.nl/xldc.html

Leiden Muscular Dystrophy pages X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy (XLDC) and the dystrophin gene (last modified September 11, 2004) This page was made with the help of Dr. Francesco Muntoni Contents Definition Description Mutation table Definition X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy (XLDC, sometimes abbreviated as XLDCM) is a clinical phenotype of dystrophinopathy which is characterized by preferential myocardial involvement without any overt signs of skeletal myopathy. It is a familial myocardial disease that presents with lethal congestive heart failure in young males in their teens or early twenties. A significant portion of XLDC-patients carry mutations in the dystrophin gene ( Muntoni Towbin X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy (XLDC) entry in OMIM (302045) Description Some mutations of the dystrophin gene are mainly or exclusively associated with a cardiac involvement. In addition, other mutations, usually associated with a typical muscular dystrophy (usually BMD), in rare instances can present with dilated cardiomyopathy and fail to show a significant skeletal muscle involvement. The precise correlation between mutations in the dystrophin gene and cardiomyopathy is still not clear. The complexity of this issue is related to the presence of numerous dystrophin isoforms , the rarity of some of the mutations described and the difficulty to perform parallel histological studies of skeletal and cardiac muscle in affected individuals.

138. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. http://www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/guide/disease/hcm/default.htm

Heart Guide Vascular Guide History of Innovations About Us ... Dictionary Treating the Heart, Blood Vessels and Circulation Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Click here to learn about: The normal heart What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? Who is affected by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ... How to find a doctor if you have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) The normal heart The heart is a pear-shaped organ, about the size of your clenched fist, located underneath your breast bone. The walls of your heart are made of muscle (called the myocardium). The heart is divided into right and left halves by a muscular wall, called the septum. The mitral and tricuspid valves lie between the top chambers (atria) and bottom chambers (ventricles). The aortic and pulmonic valves lie between the ventricles and the blood vessels leading out of the heart. The heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout your body.

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