Geometry.Net - Health_Conditions: Cardiomyopathy

The Cardiomyopathy Association Website
Helps sufferers and medical professionals find ways to deal with various forms of this disease.
http://www.cardiomyopathy.org/
Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Defines feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), the most common heart disease in cats. Includes information about causes, diagnosis, treatment,
http://members.aol.com/jchinitz/hcm/

Extractions: H ypertrophic cardiomyopathy a heart disease where areas of heart muscle enlarge and thicken is the most common heart disease in cats. Although it develops and progresses over time, its early signs may be subtle or nonexistent. A cat that seems healthy may appear to become very ill very quickly, or even die suddenly. These pages will explain some basics about how the heart functions, what hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is, how it impairs the heart's ability to function, how a veterinarian diagnoses HCM, and the goal of prescribing medications to manage it.
HCMA - Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Membership information is discussed as well as indepth discussion on this disorder. Some topics are, how common it is, symptoms, diagnosing,
http://www.hcma-heart.com/
FDC Project
Offers information about the project for patients, families and health professionals. Oregon Health Sciences University.
http://www.fdc.to/

Extractions: Home For Families For Professionals Clinical Genetic Testing ... Newsletters Forms HF-Action Canine Cardiomyopathy Links Welcome The OHSU FDC Research Project was founded by Ray Hershberger, MD in 1993. The scientific goals of the project are (1) to identify and characterize families with FDC, and (2) to determine the molecular basis of FDC; that is, to identify the gene or genes that cause or predispose an individual to dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure. An NIH research grant was received in mid-1998 to fund these activities, and was renewed in 2002 for five years. Our FDC research team is composed of clinicians and scientists in cardiology and genetics. It is our hope that new insights from these studies will lead to novel strategies for the detection, screening, prevention and treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure. The goal of this website is to provide you with timely, relevant information about FDC, and inform you of our research goals and seek your assistance. For scientists and health care professionals including cardiologists, geneticists, nurses and others, we inform you about the latest FDC research findings, new DNA diagnostic testing for your patients, and our recommendations to manage, treat and counsel your IDC/FDC patients. We also request that you refer to us families with dilated cardiomyopathy who are willing to participate in our study.
Home Page
Provides private funding to support genetic research for familial cardiomyopathy and raise awareness of the disease to help promote the advancement of a
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/cardiomyopathy/

Extractions: Through the funding of research projects around the country, The Montgomery Heart Foundation for Cardiomyopathy offers hope for changing the destiny of thousands of children from families afflicted by this condition. Cardiomyopathy is a term used to describe a diverse group of disorders causing primary heart muscle dysfunction in both men and women, often leading to heart failure or sudden death. Heart failure is the fastest growing cardiovascular disease in the United States with 400,000 new cases annually, costing the healthcare system an estimated $10 billion each year. It is estimated that 1 in 500 people carry the gene for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and dilated cardiomyopathy is responsible for 10,000 deaths annually. Currently, there is no treatment proven to alter the course of cardiomyopathies. This site was last updated on: Contents of this site are reviewed by The Montgomery Heart Foundation for Cardiomyopathy. The information expressed in this web site should not be considered medical advice and individuals should consult their own physician. If you have any concerns about the content contained in this site, please
RXmed Cardiomyopathy
Explains what cardiomyopathy is, signs and symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnoses and treatment, medication, activity, diet, possible complications,
http://www.rxmed.com/b.main/b1.illness/b1.1.illnesses/Cardiomyopathy.html

Extractions: CARDIOMYOPATHY Common Name Not specified Description: A structural or functional abnormality of the muscle of the heart, causing weakening of the heart muscle. Results in inability of heart to pump blood efficiently. There are 3 types of cardiomyopathy and are classified as dilated, hypertrophic or restrictive. Causes: Many known diseases can cause cardiomyopathy, or it may have no identifiable cause. There are different causes for the 3 different types of cardiomyopathy and they are outlined below: In this disorder, the ventricles (lower chambers of the heart) enlarge but are unable to pump enough blood to keep up with the body's needs, resulting in heart failure. In the United States, the most common cause of dilated congestive cardiomyopathy is widespread coronary artery disease. Infection (myocarditis) caused by viruses (including HIV), bacteria, fungi, and other organisms.
Www.healthcentral.com/library/librarycontent.cfm?i
Alcoholic cardiomyopathyAlcoholic cardiomyopathy is a disorder in which excessive, habitual use of alcohol weakens the heart muscle. The heart cannot pump blood efficiently,
http://www.healthcentral.com/library/librarycontent.cfm?id=700
Dietary Taurine Deficiency And Dilated Cardiomyopathy In Dogs, CCAH Update, Fall
Scientific investigation of this relationship.
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CCAH/Update06-2/6-2_Taurine.html

Extractions: Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs Dilated cardiomyopathy is a heart disease that results in an enlarged (dilated) heart with impaired ability to contract and pump blood. Dr. Andrea Fascetti and Dr. Robert Backus check blood sample preparations before running an assay for taurine levels. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is one of the most common acquired cardiovascular diseases in dogs. In cats, a diet deficient in taurine clearly results in DCM, but in dogs, the need for dietary taurine has not been generally recognized because dogs are known to be able to synthesize taurine from the sulfur amino acids cysteine and methionine. These cases and findings in several pilot studies suggest that diet does affect taurine metabolism in dogs and may play a role in the development of DCM. Recent evidence also suggests that taurine stores and the development of DCM may be affected not only by diet, but also by a dog's size. There is a prevalence of DCM in families of dogs and specific breeds, many of which are large and giant breeds. Dr. Backus found evidence in a study of Newfoundland dogs with taurine deficiency to support the idea that taurine metabolism may be influenced by "metabolic" body size, which takes into account that the amount of energy needed by the body is correlated with total body surface area, not just body weight.
Cardiomyopathy
cardiomyopathy is a serious disease in which the heart muscle becomes inflamed and doesn t work as well as it should. There may be multiple causes including
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4468
The Cardiomyopathy Association Website
Charity offering support and providing information about the various types of cardiomyopathy.
http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
Cardiomyopathy Association
The cardiomyopathy Association exists to help sufferers and medical professionals find ways to deal with a life threatening heart disease which can
http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
Cardiomyopathy
Overview of cardiomyopathy
http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy This is a disproportionate growth of the left Alcoholic cardiomyopathy This is a type of dilated cardiomyopathy that
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001105.htm

Extractions: @import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Contents of this page: Heart, section through the middle Heart, front view Definition Return to top Cardiomyopathy is a weakening of the heart muscle or a change in heart muscle structure. It is often associated with inadequate heart pumping or other heart function abnormalities. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top 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.
GISC
Profile, structure, project information and annual journals.
http://www.geocities.com/giscge
What Is Cardiomyopathy? - Heart Care Health Monitor
cardiomyopathy is a disease in which the heart muscle is damaged or defective. Sometimes cardiomyopathy results from another illness, such as high
http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
MedlinePlus: Cardiomyopathy
cardiomyopathy. Treatment; Living with Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and Treatments Research; Causes of cardiomyopathy (Children s cardiomyopathy
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cardiomyopathy.html

Extractions: Latest News Heart Ailment Seems Under Recognized in Women (08/26/2005, Reuters Health) Overviews Cardiomyopathy (American Heart Association) Cardiomyopathy (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Diagnosis/Symptoms Echocardiogram: Sound Imaging of the Heart (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Ejection Fraction (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) (American Heart Association) How Is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Diagnosed? (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association) What Are Holter, Event and Transtelephonic Monitors? (American Heart Association) Treatment Living with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Treatments (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association) Coping Dealing Psychologically with the Disease (Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation) Post-Adolescent Issues in the Future (Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation) Special Travel Precautions (Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation) Disease Management Long Term Prognosis (Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation) Managing Medical Care and Other Issues (Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation) Specific Conditions
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Support
A site for the support of women with a heart condition stemming from pregnancy.
http://members.fortunecity.com/ppcmsupport/

Extractions: This site is made up of women who, just like you, have been diagnosed with PPCM. At one time or another, we've all stood where you're standing and we didn't much like the view. But please don't lose hope. Not all cardiologists are up to date on PPCM because many of them will never deal with it in their lifetimes. And most of the information they have is based on outdated studies. Let me reassure you that, while this illness is very serious, it is not a death sentence carved in stone. Most of the women on this site have gone on to heal and lead wonderfully long and productive lives. The most important thing for you to do now is to arm yourself with all the information you can, maintain a positive attitude, and develop a good support system to help you along your journey.
Cardiomyopathy
cardiomyopathy is a serious disease in which the heart muscle becomes inflamed and doesn't work as well as it should. There may be multiple causes
http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program At St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Information on HCM which is a complex cardiac disease marked by thickening of the heart muscle. (New York)
http://hcmny.org/
Cardiomyopathy And Weak Heart Muscle Disease
cardiomyopathy is a type of heart muscle disease in which the heart is abnormally enlarged (enlarged heart), thickened and/or stiffened. As a result
http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

1-20 of 140 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Next 20