Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 at
10:56 pm
What Are the Causes of Diastolic Dysfunction?
The primary causes of diastolic dysfunction include chronic high blood presssure, aortic stenosis, coronary artery disease, restrictive cardiomyopathy and aging.
In restrictive cardiomyopathy, abnormal cells, protein, or scar tissue causes infiltration of the heart muscle and it is made stiff. Amyloidosis is the most common cause of restrictive cardiomyopathy in which a disease in which protein-like substance is deposited within the body’s tissues. Sarcoidosis and hemochromatosis are other causes for restrictive cardiomyopathy. The effect of aging is yet to be understood clearly if it alone causes stiffening of the ventricles.
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Thursday, July 7th, 2011 at
2:59 am
There are four kinds of cardiac problems caused by HCM are:
- Diastolic dysfunction
- Systolic dysfunction
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Sudden death
“Diastolic dysfunction” refers to the thickened ventricles which become stiff and it becomes more difficult for the ventricles to fill with blood. This stiffness causes the blood to “back up” in the lungs, leading to shortness of breath with exertion. The diastolic dysfunction also causes arrhythmias, especially atrial fibrillation in patients with with HCM.
“Systolic dysfunction” refers to abnormal pumping action of heart. An insufficient volume of blood is ejected when the heart beats. Systolic dysfunction in HCM is due to abnormal functioning of the mitral or aortic valves, which is caused by the distorted ventricles due to abnormal thickening of muscle.
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy -HCM473 words, reading time ~ 1:54 mins
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Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 at
12:55 pm
The symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue and/or swelling of the legs indicate heart failure and should be diagnosed as early as possible. The important aspects that a doctor needs to know to prescribe a optimal therapy and decrease the progression of heart failure are
a) Whether a patient has heart failure,
b) What type of heart failure the patient has, and
c) What the underlying cause may be.
Does the Patient Have Heart Failure?
This may be easy to answer. By analyzing the medical history and performing a careful physical examination, a doctor can easily get idea of whether heart failure is present. Further, a definitive diagnosis can be made by performing an echocardiogram, which creates an “image” of the beating heart and it is a non-invasive method.
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Diagnosing Heart Failure437 words, reading time ~ 1:45 mins
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 at
12:17 pm
Healthy Heart One-Dish Meals
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A "new" cookbook. A few recipes that look good.
Mustard Salmon with Asparagus
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Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 at
12:09 pm
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Friday, January 6th, 2012 at
12:22 pm
low fat pumpkin muffins
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Recipe available at:
www.lovefromtheoven.com/2011/02/24/delicious-pumpkin-muff…
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Thursday, December 8th, 2011 at
11:50 am
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Monday, December 5th, 2011 at
11:52 am
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Friday, December 2nd, 2011 at
11:49 am
Learn the secrets to heart-healthy eating with fewer restrictions. “Eating for a Healthy Heart” combines 8 step-by-step videos and great recipe ideas to set you on a path to better health.
With this guide you’ll learn to identify bad habits that can lead to heart disease, and how to make better choices. Instead of feeling anxious when you open the fridge, you’ll see how it’s still possible to enjoy the foods you love.
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Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 at
11:46 am
Diet plays a major role in keeping your heart healthy,
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Saturday, November 26th, 2011 at
11:48 am
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Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011 at
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Sunday, November 20th, 2011 at
12:09 pm
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Mayo Clinic Patient Education series. Close captioned DVD.
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