Cardiomyopathy (Dilated) Center - Altoona, PA
Altoona Cardiologist Doctors for Cardiomyopathy (Dilated)Type of Physician: Cardiologist What is a Cardiologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners are expert in diseases of the heart, lungs and blood vessels. They consult with surgeons on heart surgery, perform diagnostic procedures, and manage complex conditions such as heart attacks and arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeat). Specialty: Cardiology Common Name: Heart Doctor Cardiologist Doctors in Altoona * Blair Medical Associates  Cardiology Associates of Altoona  Cardiology Associates of Altoona  Cardiology Associates of Altoona  Pleasant Valley Cardiology  Pleasant Valley Cardiology  Blair Medical Associates Cardiology  Blair Medical Associates  Ralph A Cardamone MD  Cardiovascular Care PC  Cambria Cardiology  Cardiovascular Care PC  Cambria Cardiology  Cardiology Associates  Cardiology Associates  Cardiology Associates  Cardiology Associates  Cardiology Associates  Cardiology Associates  Centre Medical & Surgical Associates  Centre Medical & Surgical Associates  Centre Medical & Surgical Associates  Geisinger Medical Group  Geisinger Medical Group  Wali M Aseem MD  Du Bois Regional Cardiology Associates  Du Bois Regional Cardiology Associates  Du Bois Regional Cardiology Associates  Indiana Cardiovascular Specialists LLC  Indiana Cardiovascular Specialists LLC  Indiana Cardiovascular Specialists LLC  Floyd M Casady MD  Lewistown Cardiology Associates  Lewistown Cardiology Associates  Lewistown Cardiology Associates  V Krishnan Nair MD  V Krishnan Nair MD  Moffitt Heart & Vascular Group  Moffitt Heart & Vascular Group  Moffitt Heart & Vascular Group  Moffitt Heart & Vascular Group  Moffitt Heart & Vascular Group  Moffitt Heart & Vascular Group  Franklin County Heart Associates  Moffitt Heart & Vascular Group  Franklin County Heart Associates  Franklin County Heart Associates  Moffitt Heart & Vascular Group  Moffitt Heart & Vascular Group  Moffitt Heart & Vascular Group  Moffitt Heart & Vascular Group  Moffitt Heart & Vascular Group  Moffitt Heart & Vascular Group  Moffitt Heart & Vascular Group  Moffitt Heart & Vascular Group  Moffitt Heart & Vascular Group  Moffitt Heart & Vascular Group  Franklin County Heart Associates  Moffitt Heart & Vascular Group  Franklin County Heart Associates  Moffitt Heart & Vascular Group  Jivanlal M Patel MD  Latrobe Cardiology Associates UPMC  Latrobe Cardiology Associates UPMC  Latrobe Cardiology Associates UPMC  Latrobe Cardiology Associates UPMC  Waynesboro Cardiology  Westmoreland County Cardiology  Westmoreland County Cardiology  Westmoreland County Cardiology  Westmoreland County Cardiology  Westmoreland County Cardiology  Westmoreland County Cardiology  Westmoreland County Cardiology  Cardiology Associates Inc  Lynn & Kaminski Medical Associates  Diego R Cordoba MD  Mylappan Selvaraj MD  Cardiology Associates Inc  Alan E Olivenstein MD  Ragoor Reddy MD  Carlisle Cardiology Inc  Carlisle Cardiology Inc  Bassam K Kharma MD FACC  Cardiovascular Associates PC  Cardiovascular Associates PC  Tri-County Cardiology  Tri-County Cardiology  Tri-County Cardiology  Tri-County Cardiology  Cardiac Diagnostic Associates PC  Cardiac Diagnostic Associates PC  Angelo Castiglione MD  Tri-County Cardiology  Tri-County Cardiology  Pittsburgh Cardiovascular Institute  Premier Medical Associates  Premier Medical Associates  Premier Medical Associates  Premier Medical Associates Altoona, PennsylvaniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
2012-06-17
2012-06-17
2012-06-17
2012-06-23
2012-07-04
2012-08-18
2012-10-07
2012-10-13
2012-11-17
Cardiomyopathy (Dilated)Read the Cardiomyopathy (Dilated) article » What Is Dilated Cardiomyopathy?Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a condition in which the heart's ability to pump blood is decreased because the heart's main pumping chamber, the left ventricle, is enlarged and weakened; this causes a decreased ejection fraction (the amount of blood pumped out with each heart beat). In some cases, it prevents the heart from relaxing and filling with blood as it should. Over time, it can affect the other heart chambers as well.
What Are the Symptoms of DCM?Many people with DCM have no symptoms or only minor symptoms, and live a normal life. Other people develop symptoms, which may progress and worsen as heart function worsens. Symptoms of DCM can occur at any age and may include:
What Causes DCM?DCM can be inherited (familial DCM), but it is primarily caused by a variety of other factors, including:
Recommended Reading Related to Cardiomyopathy (Dilated)Palpitations facts
Other Related Cardiomyopathy (Dilated) ArticlesEmergency Contact for Altoona
Nearby Altoona Hospitals *Altoona Regional Health System Bon Secours Hospital Campus Altoona Regional Hospital James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center HEALTHSOUTH Altoona Rehabilitation Hospital Nason Hospital Tyrone Hospital Miners Medical Center J C Blair Memorial Hospital Windber Medical Center Crichton Rehabilitation Center Memorial Medical Center Lee Campus Good Samaritan Medical Center Memorial Medical Center Select Specialty Hospital Johnstown UPMC Bedford Memorial Mount Nittany Medical Center Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
Suggested Reading on Cardiomyopathy (Dilated) by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
8 articles-
Congestive Heart Failure
- Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition in which the heart's function as a pump is inadequate to meet the body's needs. A poor blood supply resulting from congestive heart failure may cause the body's organ systems to fail, leading to a weakened heart muscle and fluid accumulation in the lungs and body tissue. There are many diseases that can impair pumping efficiency and symptoms of congestive heart failure including fatigue, diminished exercise capacity, shortness of breath, and swelling. Treatments include lifestyle modifications, medications, heart transplant, and therapy.
-
Dizziness
- Dizziness is a symptom that is often applies to a variety of sensations including lightheadedness and vertigo. Causes of dizziness include low blood pressure, heart problems, anemia, dehydration, and more. Treatment of dizziness depends on the cause.
-
Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism is any state in which thyroid hormone production is below normal. Normally, the rate of thyroid hormone production is controlled by the brain at the pituitary. Hypothyroidism is a very common condition and the symptoms of hypothyroidism are often subtle.
-
Edema
- Edema is the swelling of tissues as a result of excess water accumulations. Peripheral edema occurs in the feet and legs. There are two types of edema, non-pitting edema and pitting edema. Causes of pitting edema is caused by systemic diseases, most commonly involving the heart, liver, and kidneys. Local conditions that cause edema are thrombophlebitis and varicose veins. Edema is generally treated with medication.
-
Fainting (Syncope)
- Fainting, also referred to as blacking out, syncope, or temporary loss of consciousness has many causes. Often a person will have signs or symptoms prior to the fainting episode. Diagnosis and treatment depends upon the cause of the fainting or syncope episode.
-
Angina
- Angina is chest pain that is due to an inadequate supply of oxygen to the heart muscle. Angina can be caused by coronary artery disease or spasm of the coronary arteries. EKG, exercise treadmill, stress echocardiography, stress thallium, and cardiac catheterization are important tests used in the diagnosis of angina.
-
Palpitations
- Palpitations are unpleasant sensations of irregular and/or forceful beating of the heart. Palpitations can be relieved in many patients by stress reduction, stopping cigarettes, and reduction of caffeine and alcohol.
-
Pleural Effusion
- Pleural effusion is an excess fluid between the two membranes that envelop the lungs. There are two classifications of causes of pleural effusion; transudate and exudate. The treatment of pleural effusion depends on the cause.
-
Congestive Heart Failure
-
Medications
4 articles -
Procedures & Tests
10 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
1 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
3 articles -
Health News
0 articles -
Health Features
0 articles
