cardiomyopathies
Diseased heart muscles
Cardiomyopathies are diseases of the heart muscle that affect its ability to pump blood effectively.
The term covers several conditions—some inherited, some acquired—where the heart muscle becomes enlarged, thickened, or rigid.
Dilated cardiomyopathy is among the leading causes of heart failure.
The singular is cardiomyopathy.
Hollow organ chamber
- atriumRoofed central hall
- myocardiumMuscular tissue of heart
- endocardiumHeart's inner wall covering
- pericardiumMembranous cardiac enclosure
septum · left ventricle · right ventricle · heart chamber · mitochondria
Labored respiration condition
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- palpitationsAwareness of abnormal heartbeat
- syncopeTemporary loss of consciousness
angina · arrhythmia · dizziness · chest pain · weakness · breathlessness · swelling · sudden death
Ultrasound of the heart
- electrocardiogramHeart's electrical activity record
- catheterizationMedical tube insertion procedure
- angiogramBlood vessel X-ray
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
stress test · biomarkers · troponin · BNP · chest x-ray · genetic testing
Cardiac muscle inflammation
- sarcoidosisGranulomatous inflammatory disorder
- amyloidosisPathological protein deposition disorder
- hemochromatosisHereditary iron storage disease
- fibrosisPathological connective tissue buildup
muscular dystrophy · chemotherapy · radiation · viral infection · autoimmune · nutritional deficiency · cocaine · hypertension
Move tissue between bodies
- defibrillatorHeart-shocking medical device
- pacemakerDevice regulating heartbeat
- ablationRemoval by cutting, melting
- stentImplanted tube for blockages
diuretics · beta-blockers · anticoagulants · digoxin · lifestyle modification
Made wider or larger
- hypertrophicAbnormally enlarged through growth
- restrictiveImposing narrow boundaries
- peripartumAround time of birth
- alcoholicAddicted to drinking
toxic · stress-induced · ischemic · diabetic
Passed through generations
- familialPertaining to relatives
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- genetic counselingGuidance on inherited conditions
- pedigreeRecord of descent
screening · variant · carrier · penetrance
ventricle
Hollow organ chamber
- atriumRoofed central hall
- myocardiumMuscular tissue of heart
- endocardiumHeart's inner wall covering
pericardium · septum · left ventricle · right ventricle · heart chamber · mitochondria
dyspnea
Labored respiration condition
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- palpitationsAwareness of abnormal heartbeat
syncope · angina · arrhythmia · dizziness · chest pain · weakness · breathlessness · swelling · sudden death
echocardiogram
Ultrasound of the heart
- electrocardiogramHeart's electrical activity record
- catheterizationMedical tube insertion procedure
- angiogramBlood vessel X-ray
biopsy · stress test · biomarkers · troponin · BNP · chest x-ray · genetic testing
myocarditis
Cardiac muscle inflammation
- sarcoidosisGranulomatous inflammatory disorder
- amyloidosisPathological protein deposition disorder
- hemochromatosisHereditary iron storage disease
fibrosis · muscular dystrophy · chemotherapy · radiation · viral infection · autoimmune · nutritional deficiency · cocaine · hypertension
transplant
Move tissue between bodies
- defibrillatorHeart-shocking medical device
- pacemakerDevice regulating heartbeat
- ablationRemoval by cutting, melting
stent · diuretics · beta-blockers · anticoagulants · digoxin · lifestyle modification
dilated
Made wider or larger
- hypertrophicAbnormally enlarged through growth
- restrictiveImposing narrow boundaries
- peripartumAround time of birth
alcoholic · toxic · stress-induced · ischemic · diabetic
hereditary
Passed through generations
- familialPertaining to relatives
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- genetic counselingGuidance on inherited conditions
pedigree · screening · variant · carrier · penetrance
cardiomyopathiescoronary artery disease
Plaque-blocked heart vessels
atherosclerosis · arrhythmias · pericarditis · congenital heart defects · myocardial infarction
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