Question 1

is cardiomyapthy contagious?

Accepted Answer

No: One possible exception -- coxsackievirus is catching, but very few people who met the virus get cardiomyopathy from it, and i've not heard of people with cardiomyopathy from this virus being able to transmit it.  (does anyone else know?).  Diphtheria is of course catching but is thankfully rare today.

Question 2

what number of types of cardiomyopathies?

Accepted Answer

3: Dilated, Hypertrophic and Restrictive.

Question 3

can you use stem cells to heal cardiomyopathies in children?

Accepted Answer

Research ongoing: The use os stem cells in a variety of afflictions show promise.Most work with cardiomyopathy is in adults, and stem cell use appears to be helpful but not developed to a point where it is considered more than paliative. It may buy time until a transplant organ can be found, and would only be available in centers using a study protocol.

Question 4

and what cardiomyopathies might result from increased aortic pressure?

Accepted Answer

Hypertrophic or...: Hypertrophic or dilated cardiomyopathy can both result with hypertrophy generally occurring first.

Question 5

would a cardiac mri of shown a enlarged heart and cardiomyopathies? what about heart failure?

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Yes: Cardiac MRI would give very accurate info about chamber sizes and motion/function. "Heart failure" per se is a clinical diagnosis.  BUT the cardiac MRI would be able to tell you how well the chamber is squeezing and whether its functioning normally or not.

Question 6

can cardiomyopathy be cured?

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Depends: It depends on the cause. If due to alcohol, abstention often cures it. If due to pregnancy, about 50% return to normal. Due to chemotherapy, it rarely improves. Due to viral illness, many get better. If inherited, it won't get better. All of the above aside, there are medications and sometimes devices that can be very helpful for everyone.

Question 7

how can cardiomyopathy be treated?

Accepted Answer

Depends: First is confirming the diagnosis, then sorting out the many causes (looking for reversible ones).  Symptoms can be controlled with diuretics, but the physiology needs management with ace inhibitors or arbs, and beta-blockers.  Spironolactone if severe.  Associated arrhythmias require attention.  Some cardiomyopathies may resolve over time.  Others may require mechanical support or transplant.

Question 8

is cardiomyopathy dangerous to have?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the cause and if there are reversible factors.  If it is severe and/or progressive, getting to a heart failure specialist is critical, but any cardiomyopathy should have at least a full cardiology consultation to assess the possible treatment paths appropriate for the circumstances.

Question 9

describe the features of cardiomyopathy.?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue and dyspnea: Cardiomyopathy (aka heart muscle weakness) can lead to clinical heart failure symptoms: shortness of breath, fluid retention with leg and abdominal swelling, fatigue and lack of energy. Cardiomyopathy can be caused by coronary disease/ prior heart attacks, uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes, heavy alcohol use, prior chemotherapy or viral infections.

Question 10

what is the prognosis for cardiomyopathy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on how severe it is. It can be very mild or very severe. In general many people with treatment can do quite well but the potential for deterioration is there.

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