What is ischemic cardiomyopathy?
ischemic cardiomyopathy is a serious health condition characterized by the inability of the heart to function properly. Ischemic cardiomyopathy is also known as congestive heart failure (CHF), commonly associated with endangered arterial function or coronary arteries. Since ischemic cardiomyopathy is considered to be a chronic condition, treatment is often focused on the treatment of symptoms and generally involves administration of several drugs to improve circulation and heart function and lower blood pressure.
In most cases, ischemic cardiomyopathy occurs due to a disease or damage that adversely affected the heart muscle. It is known that inflammation, congenital defects and arrhythmias contribute to the development of ischemic cardiomyopathy. Congestive heart failure may also occur in the presence of impaired valve function, residual infarction damage or high blood pressure. There may also be certain factors of behavior and lifestyle to develop ischemic cardiomyopathy, including excessive consumerCE alcohol, recreational use of drugs and bad diet. The heart can begin to deteriorate, lose its flexibility and cannot pump enough or properly. If the blood cannot circulate properly with the heart, it begins to accumulate or back up in areas surrounding damaged heart muscles. Blood, which accumulates in blood vessels, arteries and organs surrounding the heart, can contribute to the impaired function of organs and circulation.
Congestive heart failure is generally diagnosed after the battery of diagnostic tests. Blood tests are usually given to assess the function of thyroid and kidney function and to determine the presence of any markers indicating in infection or reduced heart function. Tests administered to evaluate electrical conductivity, rhythm and pumping capabilities of heart muscle may include echocardiogram, electrocardiogram and stress test. Display tests can also be used to evaluate blood circulationMuscle and physical presentation of the heart.
signs of ischemic cardiomyopathy may vary depending on the severity of the damage that the heart has suffered, which means whether it is acute or chronic. Individuals with a chronic presentation of the disease can experience shortness of breath, significant fatigue and reduced endurance for physical activity that deteriorates over time. Acute forms of CHF may include severe angina, pronounced fluid retention and palpitations. If it is not treated, the CHF may endanger the function of organs, leading to extensive organs failure and increasing the risk of blood clots and stroke.
whether the onset of symptoms is acute or gradual, ischemic cardiomyopathy is a chronic condition that requires long -term treatment. A number of drugs are generally used to stabilize and control various contributing factors. Diuretics, beta blockers and inhibitors of angiotensin converting angiotensin are often prescribed to alleviate fluid retention, reduce stress to the heart and reduce blood pressure. In the caseH with severe arterial blocking may be necessary for surgery to restore the correct blood flow to the heart muscle. Implant defibrillators and heart pumps may also be needed to help restore the right heart rhythm or as an alternative to heart transplantation.