Cardiomyopathy Restrictive

Question: How can I diagnose the constrictive pericarditis verses restrictive cardiomyopathy? What is the principle difference between restrictive cardiomyopathy and constrictive pericarditis of the heart disease?

Answer: To see if you have pericarditis, use this simple test: 1. In a sitting position, lean forward like your going to touch your toes. Is there pain associated with it? 2. In a sitting position, twist from side to side. Is there pain associated with it? If the answer is yes to these questions, there is a good possibility that you have pericarditis. Pericarditis is the inflamation of the pericardium, or the membrane that surrounds the heart. It can be caused by fluid loss in the membrane or an infection. This condition can be reversed. Cardiomyopathy is a condition where cells of the heart have died, usually as a result of a myocardial infarction or ischemia. This condition is irreversible.

Question: What is the most common cause of restrictive cardiomyopathy?

Answer: Restrictive cardiomyopathy is a rare condition in which the heart muscle becomes stiff and cannot fully expand to allow enough blood to enter its lower chambers (ventricles) . Because the ventricles cannot expand fully, blood that would normally enter the heart backs up in the circulatory system. please view this website! http://www.everettclinic.com/kbase/topic/mini/hw52760/overview.htm

Question: how can i control fluid deposition in the stomach due to restrictive cardiomyopathy? How can I control the fluid deposition inthe stomach?

Answer: by taking diuratics ( makes urinations more frequently) i think .. and it's not a simple problem , visit and ask your doctor

Question: Is restrictive cardiomyopathy a genetic disorder?

Answer: Restrictive Cardiomyopathy: A Secondary Cardiovascular Disease Restrictive cardiomyopathy is the least common cardiomyopathy in the US. Unlike other cardiomyopathies, restrictive cardiomyopathy is characterized by a stiff heart muscle, which prevents the chambers in the heart from filling and emptying properly. Causes of Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Restrictive cardiomyopathy is rare and usually a complication of another underlying disease. Examples of these diseases are amyloidosis, hemochromatosis and sarcoidosis. http://www.heartdiseasefocus.com/article…

Question: does anyone know about or have restrictive cardiomyopathy disease?

Answer: here are some links for you Restrictive Cardiomyopathy http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/4751… http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/… http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic81.h… http://www.medicinenet.com/cardiomyopath… http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec03/ch026/ch… http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide… http://www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcent…

Question: what is a normal LV posterior wall thickening fraction? My son has left ventricular non compaction and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. His echo report found restrictive filling pattern and he has a LV posterior wall thickening fraction of ~57%. I want to know what the normal ranges are, and if a higher # is better or a lower # is better.

Answer: You can call either your doctor or the lab

Question: rheumatoid arthritis complication mcq step 1? a 52 yr old woman has longstanding RA and is being treated with corticosteroids and nsaids. which of the following cardiac complications may arise? constrictive pericarditis dilated cardiomyopathy hypersensitivity myocarditis hypertrophic cardiomyopathy restrictive cardiomyopathy

Answer: constrictive pericarditis

Question: Ascending aortic aneurysm? I have been told by 3 different cardiac surgeons that if they operated on me my chances of dying would be 95% and if I did survive I would be a vegetable. The following is a list of my ailments. Since they all belong to a major HMO I'm wondering if what they are saying is true or if they are just saying that to save the HMO money. I'm on Medicare and Medicade so I don't have money to get opinions outside of my HMO. Anyone know? Congestive Heart Failure Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Ascending aortic aneurism of 5.50 CM COPD Aortic Regurgitation Sleep Apnea CPAP setting at 14 CM Restrictive Pulmonary Disease Chronic Lower Back Pain & Sciatica Major Depression/Anxiety/Panic attacks Osteoporosis/Osteoarthritis I was told that with everything combined surgery is out of the question and I should just enjoy the rest of my life.

Answer: Aneurysm surgery is very complicated and I don't think your heart could take it, nor your lungs for anesthesia.Unfortunately their opinion is absolutely right. Enjoy your life and do whatever you want.............

Question: Is it possible...please read! (Heart disease and PH)? I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension four years ago. I was diagnosed with Restrictive Cardiomyopathy 18 years ago. I have lead a relatively normal life; always believing I was different, couldn't tolerate exercise, etc. A couple of years ago I became pregnant. Everything went well (I hardly had any morning sickness) and I ended up delivering prematurely because the placenta matured, but thank God both the baby and I came out fine; he is healthy, I had an emergency C-Section with general anesthesia and everything went well. I am grateful for this blessing. I have read that it is very unlikely to survive with any of those two conditions, let alone both. I guess I'm just wondering if there has been a case where either of those conditions have gotten better on their own (I have never taken medication) or if it possible to be misdiagnosed for so many years. I've tried to find people in similar situations but no such luck. Any feedback or opinions?? Thank you!! Thanks to you both, God bless you too!! I was feeling really down, but you guys have really lifted my spirits (honestly); I feel a lot better about going back to the doctor. Thank you for taking the time to answer; God bless!

Answer: Congradulations on the blessing of motherhood. I have never heard of anyone with a diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension without being prescribe medication. I agree with the others in that your must absolutely get a second opinion from a physician that is certified in cardiac with a specialty in pulmonary medicine. I will also send up prayers for your health.

Question: Whats wrong with him? *Medical scenario*? Danny is a 42 year old man who has come to your office with two major concerns. Danny has played the bagpipes for a number of years with a local pipe band. He makes a tidy sum on the side playing for weddings, parties, and of course, funerals. Lately though his fingers have been rather stiff and painful. In order to be able play up to his usual standard, he’s had to rely on ibuprofen or Aleve. On the medical history form, under symptoms and general complaints you notice that Danny has checked off ‘fatigue’ and ‘joint pain’ His second major complaint is rather more worrisome. His girlfriend, Melanie, is in the sonography program at SPCC and she got Danny to come in for a body scan so she could practice; they discovered that he had a slightly enlarged liver. (Melody has made him promise to curtail his drinking at the various Highland Games until this ‘liver thing’ is sorted out) Upon reviewing Danny's family history form, you observe that his father suffers from type II diabetes, though it is well controlled. His father’s oldest brother died from restrictive cardiomyopathy several years ago. His paternal grandparents, who were born in Scotland, are now in their 90’s and in remarkablly good health. Danny makes a face and says that is “beacause Maw maw and Paw paw are vegetarians.� Danny's mother, also one of your patients, and though a strict non-drinker is suffering from cirrhosis of the liver. His materal grandfather, a native of Ireland, died of liver cancer before Danny was born. Based on this information, and research from your text and the internet, how will you advise and help your patient? haha, only in A&PII .. I have several of these to do and I am just trying to get a hint as to know in what direction i need to go for the rest of them!

Answer: sounds like he has haemochromatosis a thumbs down and Im right.. nice one.. he has arthopathy form iron deposits in his joints tiredness from iron overload , iron storage in his liver cuases it to be enlargedits autosomal recessive conidtion and iron overload in his fathers pancreas cuased him to be diabetic, his grandparents were vegiees so they didnt have extra iron in their diets so didnt affect them and grandfather had liver cancer from liver cirrhoisis (non alcohol related) from iron overload damage fathers brother had cardiomyopathy from iron overload in his myometrium