Question 1

cause and treatment of chronic cardiomyopathy?

Accepted Answer

Cardiomyopathy: There are many kinds of cardiomyoopathy, some infectious , some inherited, some toxic, and other causes; there are treatments that work for most depending on the etiology.

Question 2

does the symptom chest pain mean that i have chronic cardiomyopathy?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Although patients with cardiomyopathy may experience chest pain, the symptom of chest pain does not necessarily indicate that cardiomyopathy is present. If the chest pain is recurrent or persistent, especially if associated with difficulties breathing, you should be evaluated by your primary care physician.

Question 3

can certain medications that causes dilated cardiomyopathy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes.  A good example would be doxorubicin which is well known to cause cardiomyopathy.  This is a chemotherapeutic agent used by oncologists to treat cancer. Oncologists pay close attention to the dose in order to limit injury to the heart.

Question 4

can you survive viral dilated cardiomyopathy if i am taking all the required medications?

Accepted Answer

Yes: How severe a viral cardiomyopathy is varies greatly. Of course you can survive even if it severe, but if the heart is weak enough, the problem can be fatal. Even then, a cardiac transplant could prolong life. Taking your medications will, of course, improve the symptoms and perhaps prolong survival.

Question 5

can stress cardiomyopathy be treated/cured without medical treatment/medication?  i.e i eradicating the stress?

Accepted Answer

Time: It tends to get better, all by itself, with tincture of time.

Question 6

restrictive cardiomyopathy - my brother has this disease and has severe varicose veins on legs. he is on medication. is there any known cure for this.?

Accepted Answer

Restricitve cm: There are some treatments for this but there is no cure. There is usually signs of impaired filling of the heart and thus there is venous engorgement which could be causing the varicosities.

Question 7

if dilated cardiomyopathy is found early when the disease is mild and cause no symptoms at all, what is the life expectancy with medications?

Accepted Answer

: Cardiomyopathy is not a singular process like a strep throat or appendicitis where results are predictable. It can arise from a variety of causes, some minor &amp; self resolving or others with a poor prognosis. Your best answer in a specific case in provides by the treatment team who knows the specifics of each case.

Question 8

my cardiologist told me that dilated cardiomyopathy can not be treated by cabg or any other surgery, only medications can be given , is it true ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Dilated cardiomyopathy is usually caused by high blood pressure and is not treatable by surgery. If it is severe and does not respond to treatment, you can ask him about a transplant.

Question 9

is it safe for a woman in her mid-thirties who has had a stress cardiomyopathy to take adhd medications, stimulant or non-stimulant?

Accepted Answer

Probably a problem: Need to consult with cardiologist before taking anything.

Question 10

my husband has alcoholic cardiomyopathy, fatty liver and high blood pressure. his heart beats rapidly without his medication. what is his prognosis?

Accepted Answer

Alcoholism: There is a spiritual and physical miracle available to those addicts who get sober. Their health and their relationships get better.  His prognosis is very good if he stops drinking and stays sober.

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Can stress cardiomyopathy be treated/cured without medical treatment/medication? i.e i eradicating the stress?

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Restrictive cardiomyopathy - my brother has this disease and has severe varicose veins on legs. he is on medication. is there any known cure for this.?

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If dilated cardiomyopathy is found early when the disease is mild and cause no symptoms at all, what is the life expectancy with medications?

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My cardiologist told me that dilated cardiomyopathy can not be treated by cabg or any other surgery, only medications can be given , is it true ?

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Is it safe for a woman in her mid-thirties who has had a stress cardiomyopathy to take adhd medications, stimulant or non-stimulant?

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My husband has alcoholic cardiomyopathy, fatty liver and high blood pressure. his heart beats rapidly without his medication. what is his prognosis?

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