what are the physical therapy precautions with cardiomyopathy?

Question

Will cardiomyopathy kill me if I don't get treatment?

Answer 1

A few: Patients with cardiomyopathy are at higher risk for lethal arrhythmia, so they should not be engaged in any activity that can trigger those. Most aerobic exercises excite the heart, so those should be trimmed to minimum. On the other hand, static exercises would be better tolerated. Also, symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath will be your other important guides.

Answer 2

Diet in Cardiomyopat: There is no specific dietary advice for cardiomyopathy. Since cardiomyopathy is due to multiple causes, the dietary advice will depend on the cause. The most common cause of cardiomyopathy is ischemic heart disease. If, in a given case, it is due to alcoholism, absolute abstinence from alcohol is advised. If cardiomyopathy has resulted in heart failure, the dietary advice is that for heart failure.

Answer 3

Good nutrition: He should achieve and maintain ideal body weight if he's isn't there already. Excess salt should be avoided. He should try to exercise every day. Other than that, he should take his prescribed medications, avoid alcohol if it was a causal factor in his particular case, and maintain regular follow up with his doctor(s).

Answer 4

Avoid drugs, booze: Alcohol and some drugs of abuse, e.g., Cocaine can cause cardiomyopathy. Some therapeutic drugs, mostly anticancer drugs, can also cause cardiomypathy. Alcohol, due to its toxicity and nutritional deficiencies associated with chronic aloholism are among the more common avoidable causes of cardiomyopathy.

Answer 5

Heart disease : Is the most common cause of cardiomyopathy. Treating risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, tobacco cessation is agood start. Other potential causes include alcohol abuse and certain nonprescription drugs.

Answer 6

Stem cells - Future: Fat cells have shown promise as a source of stem cells that may eventually be able to be used to treat many conditions, one of which is spinal cord injury. Stem cells have the potential to transform into specialized cells and tissues of many different organs. There has been much excitement recently in the research world for the future potential but everyday use in medicine is still years away.

Answer 7

Yes: Use of adult mesenchymal stem-stromal cells (mscs) are currently in clinical trial in us/internationally. Trend is toward use of fat derived mscs, havested by liposuction, isolated and concentrated in tissue culture. Early reports suggest significant improvement in neurological, autoimmune and organ functions. Many more mscs in fat than bone marrow making ad-msc the center of most research now.

Answer 8

Indirectly: Gum disease is correlated with heart attacks and heart attacks can cause ischemic cardiomyopathy.

Answer 9

Maybe: There has been a lot of research lately on the relationship between periodontal (gum) disease and heart problems. The link appears to be there but it is still being studied. In addition, gum disease and diabetes are also linked as they are both inflammatory diseases.

Answer 10

Yes and no: I, personally, think it is a rare possibility.

Answer 11

Possible: Ischemic cardiomyopathy could theoretically be caused by chronic long term gingival infections.

Answer 12

Talk to your doctor: Cardiomyopathy is a complex condition with varying types and severities. The condition is generally treated and monitored by a cardiologist. There are no "typical" precautions. It is imperative that you seek indiviualized, specific recommendations from your cardiologist with respect to your particular condition.

Answer 13

None per say: But sometimes cardiac rehabilitation is useful for newly diagnosed cases. Regular walking is often beneficial.

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