Non-ischemic cardiomyopathy refers to diseases of the heart that are not the result of reduced blood flow but rather caused by other factors such as viral infections. Learn about the definition, symptoms, and causes of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Frank is a 54-year-...
With the main focus on physical condition and common transplant complications, psychological symptoms often remain neglected in daily practice. To assess the prevalence of distress in patients who have undergone allogeneic HSCT, we conducted a cross-sectional pilot study in 50 consecutive patients from ...
1. Frank is suffering from non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. Which of the following symptoms is NOT usually associated with this condition? Difficulty breathing Fatigue Swelling of the legs Weight loss 2. Justin has non-ischemic cardiomyopathy caused by an autoimmune disorder. Which of the following is ...
Non-ischemic cardiomyopathy refers to diseases of the heart that are not the result of reduced blood flow but rather caused by other factors such as viral infections. Learn about the definition, symptoms, and causes of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. ...
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This, coupled with the fact that the patient presented in sinus rhythm and had marked symptoms in AF, suggests against prolonged AF being the cause of his CM. Discussion This case of a patient with dilated CM had 2 potential etiologies: high-dose, long-term amphetamine use or AF. During ...
Flow Therapy (also known as EECP® or Counterpulsation Therapy) is widely considered a very effective non-invasive treatment for heart conditions such as angina and heart failure, and symptoms associated with heart disease such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, fatigue, and lack of energ...
Background: Mortality benefit from implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) therapy in ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) with non-sustained ventricular tachycardia (NS-VT) and inducible VT is well defined. Although NS-VT may suggest an increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in non-ischemic car...
Non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (n = 97) 23 (23.7%) 74 (76.3%) Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (n = 139) 48 (34.5%) 91 (65.5%) 0.134 Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (n = 37) 8 (21.6%) 29 (78.4%) Inotropes (n = 44) 27 (61.4%) 17 (38.6%) < 0.001 ...
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy With or Without Left Ventricular Midwall Fibrosis We sought to determine whether cardiac resynchronization therapy–defibrillation (CRT-D) was superior to cardiac resynchronization therapy–pacing (CRT-P) in patients with nonischemic cardiomyopathy...