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CARDIOMYOPATHY
HEART MUSCLE DISEASE
OVERVIEW
Cardiomyopathy (kahr-dee-o-my-OP-uh-thee) is a disease of the
heart muscle that makes it harder for your heart to pump blood to
the rest of your body. Cardiomyopathy can lead to heart failure.
SYMPTOMS OF CARDIOMYOPATHY
• Breathlessness with activity or even at rest
• Swelling of the legs, ankles and feet
• Bloating of the abdomen due to fluid buildup
• Cough while lying down
• Fatigue
• Heartbeats that feel rapid, pounding or fluttering
• Chest discomfort or pressure
• Dizziness, lightheadedness and fainting
CAUSES OF CARDIOMYOPATHY
• Long-term high blood pressure
• Heart tissue damage from a heart attack
• Long-term rapid heart rate
• Heart valve problems
• COVID-19 infection
• Pregnancy complications
• Connective tissue disorders
• Drinking too much alcohol over many years
PREVENTION OF CARDIOMYOPATHY
• Avoiding the use of alcohol or cocaine
• Controlling high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes
• Eating a healthy diet
• Getting regular exercise
• Getting enough sleep
• Reducing your stress
THANK YOU!

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Cardiomyopathy

  • 2. OVERVIEW Cardiomyopathy (kahr-dee-o-my-OP-uh-thee) is a disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for your heart to pump blood to the rest of your body. Cardiomyopathy can lead to heart failure.
  • 3. SYMPTOMS OF CARDIOMYOPATHY • Breathlessness with activity or even at rest • Swelling of the legs, ankles and feet • Bloating of the abdomen due to fluid buildup • Cough while lying down • Fatigue • Heartbeats that feel rapid, pounding or fluttering • Chest discomfort or pressure • Dizziness, lightheadedness and fainting
  • 4. CAUSES OF CARDIOMYOPATHY • Long-term high blood pressure • Heart tissue damage from a heart attack • Long-term rapid heart rate • Heart valve problems • COVID-19 infection • Pregnancy complications • Connective tissue disorders • Drinking too much alcohol over many years
  • 5. PREVENTION OF CARDIOMYOPATHY • Avoiding the use of alcohol or cocaine • Controlling high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes • Eating a healthy diet • Getting regular exercise • Getting enough sleep • Reducing your stress