Dilated Hypertrophic Restrictrive Cardiomyopathy. Symptoms and Types

The heart is the most important organ of the human body composed of a mechanical system composed of muscles, a vascular system and an electrical system. Changes in the heart muscle structure caused by various reasons, which further cause changes in the contraction and relaxation of the heart, are called cardiomyopathy.

1. Etiology and Classification of Cardiomyopathy

Types of Cardiomyopathy: At present, cardiomyopathy can be divided into primary cardiomyopathy and secondary cardiomyopathy. The cause of primary cardiomyopathy is still not completely clear, mainly including dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, restrictive type Cardiomyopathy, etc., the name of the disease is named according to the change of myocardial structure.

The other type is secondary cardiomyopathy, which is caused by diseases of other systems throughout the body. By actively treating the primary disease, you can prevent and reduce cardiomyopathy.

2. What are the Main Manifestations of  Cardiomyopathy?

Cardiomyopathy Symptoms: Cardiomyopathy may show different manifestations according to its influence on the heart structure and the length of the disease course. The mild cases only have damage to the heart structure. The heart function can be in the compensatory stage without clinical symptom.

As the course of disease progresses, it can show Different degrees of dyspnea and systemic and pulmonary circulation congestion, severe cardiomyopathy can cause chronic, acute heart failure, malignant arrhythmia or even sudden death. 

Common cardiomyopathy manifestations are as follows:

(1) What is Dilated Cardiomyopathy?

Slow onset, the symptoms are most commonly shortness of breath and edema, shortness of breath after work or fatigue, then shortness of breath during light activity, rest and severe paroxysmal dyspnea at night. It is mainly pitted edema that appears in the sagging part of the limb, and both sides are often symmetrical.

(2) What is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?

Asymptomatic in the early stages, and palpitations, exertional dyspnea, premature heart pain, fatigue, syncope and even sudden death in the later stages.

(3) What is Restrictive Cardiomyopathy?

Fatigue, dyspnea and decreased exercise tolerance are common symptoms of restrictive cardiomyopathy.

Cardiomyopathy is a type of disease that changes the structure and function of the heart muscle system. 

Early detection, early diagnosis, and early treatment are the most important links in the prevention and treatment of cardiomyopathy.

Relevant symptoms or physical changes found in the heart structure should be completed as soon as possible and actively treated.

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Name: Gwynneth May

Educational Qualification: MBBS, M.D. (Medicine) Gold Medalist

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NB: This write up is not a medical advice. Consult authorized medical practitioner for any information implementation