CARDIOMYOPATHIES MATTER
CARDIOMYOPATHIES MATTER
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Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. It causes the heart to have a more challenging time pumping blood to the rest of the body, which can lead to symptoms of heart failure. Cardiomyopathy also can lead to some other severe heart conditions.
There are various types of cardiomyopathy, including dilated, hypertrophic, and restrictive cardiomyopathy. Treatment includes medicines, sometimes surgically implanted devices, and heart surgery. Some people with severe cardiomyopathy need a heart transplant. Treatment depends on the type of cardiomyopathy and its severity.
Prof. Dr. Emmelien Van Craenenbrouck (University Hospital Antwerp) ezxplains.
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Emphasizes cardiovascular health with specific topics including the types of cardiomyopathy, treatment options, and personal experiences of those affected, exemplified by episodes dedicated to Sophie Charlier's testimony and expert insights from Prof. Dr. Emmelien Van Craenenbrouck.
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. It causes the heart to have a more challenging time pumping blood to the rest of the body, which can lead to symptoms of heart failure. Cardiomyopathy also can lead to some other severe heart conditions.
There are various types of cardiomyopathy, including dilated, hypertrophic, and restrictive cardiomyopathy. Treatment includes medicines, sometimes surgically implanted devices, and heart surgery. Some people with severe cardiomyopathy need a heart transplant. Treatment depends on the type of cardiomyopathy and its severity.
Prof. Dr. Emmelien Van Craenenbrouck (University Hospital Antwerp) ezxplains.
Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy is a disease that affects the heart muscle, making it more difficult for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. This can lead to symptoms of heart failure and may result in other serious heart conditions.
There are several types of cardiomyopathy, with the main ones being dilated, hypertrophic, and restrictive cardiomyopathy. Treatment options vary and can include medications, surgically implanted devices, and heart surgery. In some cases, individuals with severe cardiomyopathy may require a heart transplant. The treatment plan will depend on the type of cardiomyopathy and its severity.is a disease of the heart muscle. It causes the heart to have a harder time pumping blood to the rest of the body, which can lead to symptoms of heart failure. Cardiomyopathy also can lead to some other serious heart conditions.
There are various types of cardiomyopathy, including dilated, hypertrophic, and restrictive cardiomyopathy. Treatment includes medicines, sometimes surgically implanted devices, and heart surgery. Some people with severe cardiomyopathy need a heart transplant. Treatment depends on the type of cardiomyopathy and its severity.
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