Cardiomyopathy

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Cardiomyopathy by Mind Map: Cardiomyopathy

1. Treatment

1.1. Lifestyle Changes

1.2. Medicines

1.3. Healthy Diet & Physical Activity

1.4. Surgery

1.4.1. Septical Myectomy

1.4.1.1. Open-heart surgery used for those who have obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and severe symptoms.

1.4.2. Surgically Implanted Devices

1.4.2.1. Device is placed to help the heart work better. For example, a pacemaker which is implanted in the chest or abdomen to help control arrhythmias.

1.4.3. Heart Transplant

1.4.3.1. Surgery to replace a persons bad heart with a healthy heart from a donor. This is the last resort for an individual in heart failure.

1.4.4. Non-Sugical Procedures

1.4.4.1. alcohol septal ablation: used to treat this disease.

2. Two Types

2.1. Dilated

2.1.1. Enlargement of the heart and dilation of the chambers.

2.2. Hypertrophic

2.2.1. Hereditary and transmitted as a dominant trait,

3. Diagnosis

3.1. 3 major signs

3.1.1. Shortness of breath, or trouble breathing

3.1.2. Fatigue

3.1.3. Swelling of the feet, ankles, legs, abdomen, and veins in the neck.

3.2. Diagnoses by:

3.2.1. Medical and family history

3.2.2. Physical exam

3.2.2.1. Using a stethoscope to listen to your heart and lungs

3.2.3. Test results

3.2.3.1. A variety of tests are done such as, blood test, chest x-ray, EKG, Holter and event monitors, Ecocardiography, and stress test.

3.3. Specialist is involved most likely

3.3.1. Usually diagnosed and treated by a cardiologist or pediatric cardiologist.

4. Locations

4.1. Hypertrophic: heart muscle

4.2. Dilated: cavity of the heart

5. Preventions

5.1. Inherited types cannot be prevented

5.2. Regular check-ups with your doctor

5.3. Follow advice about lifestyle changes

5.3.1. gksd

5.4. Take all medicine as prescribed