Although the current treatment strategies for the dilated cardiomyopathy are similar to those for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, there are also a number of "etiology specific" treatment strategies that clinicians should consider when treating patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. While many ...
mRPB, mRNA-binding protein; DCM, dilated cardiomyopathy; ICM, ischemic cardiomyopathy; HSS, heart-specificity score; SLM2, Sam68-like mammalian protein 2; IB, immunoblot. Knockdown of slm2 expression leads to heart failure in vivo Using tblastn and homology analyses, we identified a 68% ...
Cardiomyopathy and heart failure: Cardiac death in childrenOriginal article APPRAISE Steering Committee and Investigators. Apixaban, an oral direct, selective factor Xa inhibitor, in combination with antiplatelet therapy after acute coronary syndrome: results of the apixaban for prevention of acute ischemic...
Patients with heart failure (HF) are characterized by relevant problems during sleep, including short sleep time, low sleep quality, and sleep-disordered breathing Approximately 33% of patients with HF have insomnia, potentially related to HF features, adverse effects of medications, or to conditions...
Enlargement of the heart (cardiomyopathy) Family history of heart disease Diabetes Diagnosis Only your doctor can tell if you have heart failure and how far the condition has progressed. Your doctor will review your medical history, including past and present illnesses, family history, and lifestyle...
Cardiomyopathy refers to diseases of the heart muscle (NHLBI, ___) In cardiomyopathy; the heart muscle becomes enlarged, thick and rigid. The disease causes the heart to become weak and less able to pump blood through the body and maintain a normal electrical rhythm. His will lead to heart...
Fluorouracil: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy leading to heart failure: case report
cardiomyopathy (disease of the heart muscle) heart attack cardiac arrhythmias (problems with the heart rate and/or rhythm) exposure to toxins, including excessive alcohol.Hyperthyroidism, diabetes and prolonged lung disease also increase the risk of heart failure.In...
Care guide for Heart Failure. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
Despite advances in imaging technology and increasing access, a detailed history and a good physical exam continue to be the foundation in the assessment of patients with HF. The history provides evidence for the etiology of thecardiomyopathyas well as severity of the disease and offers clues for...