41. Medical Progress: The Management Of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy The Management of Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. 5561) Nifedipine and diltiazem havealso been used occasionally in the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. http://gilead.org.il/hcm/

Back to Gilead Har'El's Memorial Site The New England Journal of Medicine Mar 13, 1997; 336 (11), pp 775-785 Medical Progress The Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (Review Article) Paolo Spirito, M.D., Christine E. Seidman, M.D., William J. McKenna, M.D., and Barry J. Maron, M.D. From the Servizio di Cardiologia, Ospedale Sant'Andrea, La Spezia, Italy (P.S.); the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston (C.E.S.); the Department of Cardiological Sciences, St. George's Hospital Medical School, London (W.J.M.); and the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, Minneapolis (B.J.M.). Address reprint requests to Dr. Spirito at the Servizio di Cardiologia, Ospedale Sant'Andrea, Via Veneto 197, La Spezia 19100, Italy. Introduction Heterogeneity of Clinical and Genetic Features Treatment of the Symptoms of Heart Failure Medical Therapy ... References Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a complex cardiac disease with unique pathophysiologic characteristics and a great diversity of morphologic, functional, and clinical features. (Ref. ) The heterogeneity of the disease is accentuated by the fact that it afflicts patients of all ages. During the past few years, technological developments in implantable defibrillators and pacemakers have provided new therapeutic options for patients with the disease. (Ref.

42. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Hub Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy hub. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy systemic hypertension.Most cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are inherited. http://www.knowdeep.org/cardiomyopathy/

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy hub Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a primary cardiac disease characterized by an inappropriate myocardial hypertrophy, which occurs in the absence of an obvious hemodynamic load such as aortic stenosis or systemic hypertension. Most cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are inherited. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia - updated by H. Jacqueline Suk, M.D., Department of Cardiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Mutations in the Motor Domain Modulate Myosin Activity and Assembly - by Qun Wang and Donald A. Winkelmann. A Physicians Guide to the Treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - by Steve R. Ommen, MD., Rick A. Nishimura, MD., Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN. ACE Genotype Distributions Differ between Sporadic and Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - by Ara Kassarjian, B.S., Faculty of Medicine, McGill University; and Eleanor Elstein, M.D., F.R.C.P., Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Royal Victoria Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - Tools for identifying risk and alleviating symptoms - by Michael DeLuca, MD; Tahir Tak, MD, PhD.

43. 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)Category Health Medicine Cardiothoracic Hospital Departments......The Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Program of St. Luke'sRoosevelt HospitalCenter, NYC. HCM is a complex cardiac disease marked by http://hcmny.org/

44. HCMAC, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association Of Canada Information about the association. Includes patient manual and patient stories.Category Health Conditions and Diseases cardiomyopathy......Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Association of Canada is a voluntary, nonprofitorganisation that supports people with cardiomyopathy and their families. http://www.hcmac-heart.ca/

HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA AND WELCOME THIS SITE IS DEDICATED TO THOSE AFFLICTED WITH CARDIOMYOPATHY Information and links found on this site is primarily focused on the subject of Cardiomyopathy with an emphasis on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. - PLEASE NOTE - The information contained in this web site is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. ALWAYS seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Nothing contained in this web site is intended to be for medical diagnosis or treatment. Should you not find the information you are seeking, send mail to our POSTMASTER (See Home Page) for referral to other web sites on the World Wide Web. For technical notes on this site please see our Technical Page To date we have had visitors!! [ LET'S GET STARTED ] We proudly subscribe to the HON code principles of the "Health On the Net Foundation."

45. Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy refers to abnormalities in the structure or function of the heartmuscle. The most prevalent form is dilated congestive cardiomyopathy (DCM). http://www.gnc.com/health_notes/Concern/Cardiomyopathy.htm

Cardiomyopathy Introduction Checklist Symptoms Treatments ... References Cardiomyopathy refers to abnormalities in the structure or function of the heart muscle. There are three major types of cardiomyopathy: dilated congestive, hypertrophic, and restrictive. The most prevalent form is dilated congestive cardiomyopathy (DCM). In people with DCM, the heart muscle is damaged, most commonly by coronary artery disease ( atherosclerosis People with diabetes have been reported to be at increased risk of DCM. DCM can also be triggered by alcohol abuse, infections , exposure to certain drugs and toxins, nutritional deficiencies, connective tissue diseases, hereditary disorders, and pregnancy In DCM, the heart gradually loses its efficiency as a pump. Cardiomyopathy is a serious health condition and requires expert medical care rather than self-treatment. However, because of the associations between cardiomyopathy and diseases such as atherosclerosis, diabetes, hypertension , and congestive heart failure , lifestyle recommendations for the prevention of these conditions may also help prevent DCM. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is usually a hereditary disorder, although incidence of this form of cardiomyopathy may also be higher in people with hypertension.

46. The Boxer Underground, April 1999 - Boxer Cardiomyopathy Visit Originals by Omar at http//www.originalsbyomar.com. BOXER cardiomyopathy.by Wendy Wallner, DVM Atlanta, GA. What is boxer cardiomyopathy? http://www.boxerunderground.com/apr_bu_99/dr.htm

Search Originals by Omar - Boxer breed jewelry, custom designs, beautifully detailed 14kt gold. Visit Originals by Omar at http://www.originalsbyomar.com 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.)

47. Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation The Children’s cardiomyopathy Foundation (CCF) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organizationdedicated to finding the cause and cure for pediatric cardiomyopathy http://www.childrenscardiomyopathy.org/

Search the Site This site was created in memory of Bryan and Kevin Yu, and in honor of all children fighting cardiomyopathy. Pediatric cardiomyopathy is a rare and under diagnosed heart condition that may lead to heart failure and sudden death in the very young. Considered one of the most difficult and life threatening heart disease to treat, it affects thousands of children around the world each year. Unfortunately, little is known about the cause of this chronic disease and sadly there is no cure to date. For many children, their only hope for survival is a heart transplant. The Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation (C.C.F.) is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to the search for a genetic cause and potential cure for pediatric cardiomyopathy. In addition to supporting critical scientific and medical research, C.C.F. also promotes physician education, public awareness, patient support, and advocacy for affected children and their families. Established by a parent who lost two children to cardiomyopathy, C.C.F. is guided by a medical advisory board comprised of the leading physicians devoted to this disease. Through its initiatives, C.C.F. strives for the day when every child with cardiomyopathy may be offered a chance for a cure and a full life.

48. Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation – About Cardiomyopathy Links And Resource This page provides web site links relevant to pediatric cardiomyopathy by topic ofinterest such as heart diagrams; about cardiomyopathy; medical sites and web http://www.childrenscardiomyopathy.org/main/aboutcardiomyopathy.htm

Search the Site LINKS AND RESOURCES HEART DIAGRAMS ABOUT CARDIOMYOPATHY HEART TRANSPLANTS RELATED DISORDERS ... ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ABOUT CARDIOMYOPATHY The Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Registry This national Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Registry was established to describe the epidemiologic features and clinical course of selected cardiomyopathies in children 18 years or younger, and to promote the development of etiology-specific treatments. Heart Center Online The most comprehensive resource dedicated exclusively to heart health. Includes American Heart Association member and cardiologist edited heart encyclopedia, articles, news, community forums, physician information and recommended books. American Heart Association Comprehensive site with articles on cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death. Also includes practical section on congenital and children’s heart disease. National Heart, Lung And Blood Institute - "Facts About Cardiomyopathy" Provides statistics on cardiomyopathy and other cardiovascular diseases as well as information on national clinical studies. Cardiomyopathy Association (U.K.)

49. Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Association for humans, but good general info on the disease. http://www.dsl.org/hcm/

Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (hcm) is a disease affecting cats in which the walls of the heart become increasingly enlarged. Diagnosis in early stages can be tricky, but here are the symptoms: lethargy, poor appetite, panting/troubled breathing. Often, a feline will develop a heart murmur along with HCM; while the HCM can be treated if detected early, the murmur will probably never go away (but it isn't anything to worry about). Even after treatment, weakness or paralysis of the back legs should be watched for blood clots can be developed and lodged in each leg ("saddle thrombosis"). This is a grave condition and must be treated immediately (within minutes, maybe hours at best) for the feline to survive. Prognosis is not favorable no cure is known at this time. In a fairly recent study, cats with HCM lived for an average of around 736 days, but I've heard of HCM-afflicted cats living for four or more years before heart failure. If diagnosed early, medication can slow the process down. Late diagnosis is usually postmortem, or when the disease has reached an acute state. The cause of HCM is believed to be genetic. It has been noted that an alarming increase of cats (and dogs), especially younger ones, afflicted with HCM in recent years.

50. Location Of Ahmanson-UCLA Cardiomyopathy Clinic Shown are a world map, California and Los Angeles maps.Category Health Conditions and Diseases cardiomyopathy......LOCATION OF AHMANSONUCLA cardiomyopathy CLINIC. AG00112_.gif (1236 bytes)clickto go to top of page. Ahmanson-UCLA cardiomyopathy Center. http://www.chf.mednet.ucla.edu/maps.htm

LOCATION OF AHMANSON-UCLA CARDIOMYOPATHY CLINIC UCLA Medical Center 10833 LeConte Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90095 United States of America tel: (310) 825-8816 fax: (310) 206-9111 World Map California Map Los Angeles UCLA ... Directions to Ahmanson-UCLA Cardiomyopathy Clinic We are located in North America, in the United States. We are located in Southern California We are in the city of Los Angeles - UCLA is surrounded by Santa Monica, Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Culver City, and Sherman Oaks. click to go to top of page University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) We are located on the campus of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). The Ahmanson-UCLA Cardiomyopathy Center is inside UCLA Medical Center ( section E on the map below indicates the Center for the Health Sciences [CHS] complex, which includes the Medical Center, Ahmanson-UCLA Cardiomyopathy Center , Public Health, Neuropsychiatric Institute, School of Dentistry, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, Brain Research Center, and Anatomy and Cell Biology). Freeway Access Closest freeway is the 405 (San Diego Freeway) 405 freeway offramp - Wilshire Boulevard (east)- then north on Westwood Boulevard 405 freeway offramp - Montana (east)- changes to Gayley 405 freeway offramp - Sunset (east) - then south on Veteran and east on Gayley click to go to top of page University of California, Los Angeles

51. Ferret Heart Disease FAQ cardiomyopathy in the Ferret (Dr. Williams). Dr. Bruce Williams, DVM,writes cardiomyopathy (Dr. Brown). Dr. Susan Brown, DVM, writes 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.

52. The Winn Feline Foundation - Report Report on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in Maine Coon cats.Category Recreation Pets Cats Breeds Maine Coon......Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in Maine Coon Cats. Development and progressionof inherited hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in Maine Coon cats (abstract). 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.

53. PROVET HEALTHCARE INFORMATION - Fish Oil And Cardiomyopathy ProVet healthcare article on omega 3 fatty acid supplements and cardiomyopathy.Category Health Animal Dogs Nutrition Fats, Oils, Fatty Acids......Back OMEGA 3 SUPPLEMENTS AND cardiomyopathy. First broadcast on www.provet.co.uk.This information is provided by Provet for educational purposes only. http://www.provet.co.uk/health/diseases/fishoilcardiomyopathy.htm

Cod Liver Oil 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

54. PROVET HEALTHCARE INFORMATION - Antioxidants In Dilated Cardiomyopathy In Dogs Article on the imbalance in the oxidant-antioxidant system in dogs with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy.Category Health Animal Pets Dogs Nutrition Supplements......Back ANTIOXIDANTS IN IDIOPATHIC DILATED cardiomyopathy IN DOGS. This proved tobe the case with taurinedeficiency related dilated cardiomyopathy in cats. http://www.provet.co.uk/health/diseases/idcmantioxidants.htm

Back ANTIOXIDANTS IN IDIOPATHIC DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY IN DOGS First broadcast on www.provet.co.uk on February 18th 2000 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. In a recent study antioxidant concentrations were compared between 18 dogs with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy and 16 healthy dogs. Whenever the cause of a disease is unknown an undetermined metabolic abnormally is most likely to be involved. This proved to be the case with taurine-deficiency related dilated cardiomyopathy in cats. In a recent study ( Freeman et al Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (1999) 215, 644-646 ) the concentrations of vitamins A, C and E and the concentrations of malondialdehyde (an indicator of oxidative stress), glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase were measured and compared between dogs with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (IDCM) and normal healthy dogs. Dogs with IDCM had significantly higher glutathione peroxidase concentrations, and vitamin E concentrations were significantly lower in dogs with severe disease.

55. Learn About Cardiomyopathy From Plainsense Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is discussed along with the symptoms and a brief look at the different Category Health Conditions and Diseases cardiomyopathy......Understanding cardiomyopathy. Common symptoms of cardiomyopathy include breathlessness,.water retention or edema,. weakness,. rapid heartbeat,. chest pain. http://www.plainsense.com/Health/Heart/cardiomyopathy.htm

Search the Web. Type it and go! Related Topics: Abnormal Heartbeat Angina Angiogram Angioplasty ... Cardiovascular Disease Cardiomyopathy Chest Pain Cholesterol Testing High Blood Cholesterol Good and Bad Cholesterol ... Women at Risk Understanding Cardiomyopathy The Greek words for heart, muscle and disease combine to form the word cardiomyopathy, the term for damaged or defective heart muscle. Common symptoms of cardiomyopathy include: breathlessness, water retention or edema, weakness, rapid heartbeat, chest pain and fainting. There are four common kinds of cardiomyopathy. In dilated cardiomyopathy , the heart muscle is weak and cannot pump efficiently. The enlarged heart chambers may produce clots, which travel to other parts of the body. It is most common in middle-aged men. In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy , the walls of the left ventricle become thickened and stiff, reducing the flow of blood through the heart. This disorder can run in families. Alcoholic heart disease is a form of cardiomyopathy caused by drinking large quantities of alcohol over many years. It eventually leads to heart failure. Its progress can be halted by giving up alcohol. In restrictive cardiomyopathy , the heart is unable to expand and fill with blood between contractions. Heart failure occurs when the heart does not fill with enough blood to pump.

56. Cardiomyopathy In The Ferret cardiomyopathy in the ferret. Home One The cause of cardiomyopathy in theferret, as well as in the dog and the cat, is unknown. In humans http://www.miamiferret.org/fhc/cardiomyopathy.htm

Cardiomyopathy in the ferret Home One Person's Experiences with Cardiomyopathy By Bruce Williams, DVM, DACVP Chairman, Department of Telemedicine Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Washington, DC 20306-6000 http://www.afip.org Cardiomyopathy is a common cause of heart disease in a number of companion animals, including dogs, cats, and as many owners and breeders know, our little friend, the ferret. The word cardiomyopathy comes from three Greek words meaning, literally, "a disease of the heart muscle", and that, unfortunately, sums up much of what we know of this disease. The cause of cardiomyopathy in the ferret, as well as in the dog and the cat, is unknown. In humans, where cardiomyopathy was first diagnosed and has been studied most extensively, this is also largely the case, although some types of cardiomyopathy may occur as a result of pre-existing endocrine diseases, viral disease, toxicities (including alcoholism), and nutritional deficiency (Robbins, 1989). There is one cause of cardiomyopathy that has been elucidated in the cat, and although it has not been definitely linked in the ferret, may be of importance - taurine deficiency. (This is just another reason why you should make sure that your ferrets food includes taurine - make sure to check those labels on the bag of food.) Cardiomyopathy in the ferret is an insidious disease - the majority of the damage to the heart occurs long before the owner ever realizes that the animal is ill. The general defect in all types of cardiomyopathy is the same - death of cardiac muscle fibers, which are then replaced with scar tissue. Scar tissue does not have the ability to conduct electrical impulse or to contract like heart muscle fibers can. As more and more myofibers are lost, the heart weakens and can no longer pump blood efficiently. This results in the two clinical findings which are the hallmark of diagnosis of heart disease in the ferret: a) an enlarged heart, and b) a "backing up" of the blood due to the weakened heart's inability to pump it effectively (resulting in a syndrome known as "congestive heart failure" - explained below.)

57. Cardiomyopathy - Information And Treatment Information and facts on cardiomyopathy heart disease including alternativeherbal and nutritional treatment and healing. cardiomyopathy. http://www.go-symmetry.com/health/cardiomyopathy.htm

FREE SHIPPING PRODUCTS Health Kits Herbal Women Children ... Weight loss INFO News About us Product Usage Serving the Internet since Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy involve physical changes in the heart such as enlargement or dilation of one or more of the chambers of the heart. It can also involve rigidity of the heart muscle. The disorder maybe related to inherited defects or can be caused by a number of different diseases. Often the cause is unknown. Cardiomyopathy is difficult to treat. Beta-blockers such as Metoprolol "Lopressor" or Propranolol "Inderal" may help in some cases by slowing the heart rhythm and allowing better filling of the heart chambers between beats. Fluid retention may be treated with diuretics. Ultimately, heart transplantation may be the only option. However, the cost, limited availability, trauma of massive surgery, and the suppression of the body's immune system caused by the anti-rejection drugs needed after surgery make this the very last resort. more Nutrient / Supplement Importance Helpful notes Carnitine helps in the transporting of long chain fatty acids which aides in prevention of heart disease, high blood pressure, and other cardiovascular disease. Often combined with omega fatty acids

58. Cardiomyopathy related terms dilated cardiomypathy, Doberman cardiomyopathy, boxer cardiomyopathy.What is cardiomyopathy? How is cardiomyopathy inherited? 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.

59. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Pet Health Topics From The College Of Veterinary Me Hyperthrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disease that causes thickening of theheart muscle resulting in poor relaxing and filling ability of the heart. http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/hcm.html

CVM Home Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) 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 cat HCM is a disease that causes thickening of the heart muscle Signs of HCM vary but often include difficulty breathing Some pets show no sign of illness, especially early in the disease. In other cases, signs of left-sided congestive heart failure (fluid accumulation in the lung) may occur. These signs include lethargy, decreased activity level, rapid and/or labored breathing and possibly open mouth breathing with excitement or exercise. Sometimes left and right-sided congestive heart failure develop with fluid accumulation inside the chest or abdominal cavity causing greater respiratory (breathing) effort and abdominal distention. Once fluid accumulations have occurred, clinical heart failure is present and aggressive medical therapy should be sought. Other signs of this disease can include sudden weakness, collapsing episodes

60. Health Ency.: Disease: Cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy See images. The larger the scars (or the more numerous the heartattacks), the higher the chance to develop ischemic cardiomyopathy. http://www.accessatlanta.com/shared/health/adam/ency/article/001105.html

SEARCH: The Web Yellow Pages HOME AJC.COM Illustrated Health Encyclopedia Important notice Ency. home Disease C Cardiomyopathy See images Overview Symptoms Treatment Definition: Cardiomyopathies are disorders affecting the heart muscle (myocardium). They usually result in inadequate heart pumping. Causes and Risks Cardiomyopathy can be caused by viral infections; heart attacks alcoholism ; long-term, severe hypertension high blood pressure ); or for other reasons not yet known. Specific types of cardiomyopathy include: Ischemic Cardiomyopathy : These are secondary to 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 to develop ischemic cardiomyopathy. Idiopathic Cardiomyopathy : The term "idiopathic" means that the cause is unknown. Usually, this term refers to dilated cardiomyopathy Dilated Cardiomyopathy : This is a global, usually idiopathic myocardial disorder characterized by a marked enlargement and inadequate function of the left ventricle. It may affect young people. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy : This is a disproportionate growth of the left muscle ventricle. Sometimes, the right ventricle is also affected. In up to 70% of cases, there is a familial occurrence.

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