Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Learning Center

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Ischemic cardiomyopathy is a term that doctors use to describe patients who have congestive heart failure due to coronary artery disease. "Ischemic" means that an organ (such as the heart) is not getting enough blood an...

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Symptoms
Sensation of feeling the heart beat (palpitations; Irregular or rapid pulse; Shortness of breath, especially with act...
Causes
Ischemic cardiomyopathy results when the arteries that bring blood and oxygen to the heart are blocked. There may be ...
Tests
The physical examination may be normal, or it may reveal signs of fluid buildup (leg swelling, enlarged liver, "crack...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms and treat the cause of the condition. If symptoms are severe, you may ne...
Complications
Arrhythmias, including lethal arrhythmias; Cardiogenic shock.
Prevention
The best way to prevent ischemic cardiomyopathy is to avoid getting heart disease. Stop smoking, eat a healthy diet, ...
Doctor Specialties
Go to the emergency room or call 911 if you have symptoms that may be ischemic cardiomyopathy, or if chest pain is pr...

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