Cardiomyopathy, Peripartum: eMedicine Cardiology

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Cardiomyopathy, Peripartum: eMedicine Cardiology

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Overview: Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a dilated cardiomyopathy of uncertain etiology that is defined as (1) development of cardiac failure in the last month of pregnancy or within 5 months after delivery, (2) absence of a demonstrable ...

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Tags: Heart, Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Cardiology

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Peripartum cardiomyopathy is dilated cardiomyopathy that occurs at the end of pregnancy or after childbirth. Learn more.http://bit.ly/bLRevd

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Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic: eMedicine Cardiology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic disorder that is typically inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion with variable penetrance and variable expressivity. The disease has complex symptomatology and potentially devastating consequences for patients and their families.View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic disorder with complex symptoms. See what we know about this condition. http://bit.ly/aeFf1P

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Cardiomyopathy, Alcoholic: eMedicine Cardiology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: For nearly 150 years, alcohol consumption has been associated with a variety of cardiovascular diseases. Observations during the second half of the 19th century described cardiac enlargement seen at autopsy and heart failure symptoms in persons ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Alcoholic cardiomyopathy occurs after prolonged alcohol use. How serious is this condition? http://bit.ly/c4fW7D

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Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive: eMedicine Cardiology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) is a rare disease of the myocardium and is the least-encountered form of cardiomyopathy. RCM accounts for approximately 5% of all cases of primary heart muscle disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Restrictive cardiomyopathy is a rare disease of the myocardium. Learn about the causes and symptoms of the disorder. http://bit.ly/9ALHXH

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Cardiomyopathy, Dilated: eMedicine Cardiology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cardiomyopathy is a complex disease process that can affect the heart of a person of any age. It is a common problem throughout the world and is the most common diagnosis in persons receiving supplemental medical ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Dilated cardiomyopathy is associated with both systolic and diastolic dysfunction. Learn more about the condition. http://bit.ly/bAUyub

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Loeffler Endocarditis: eMedicine Cardiology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Loeffler endocarditis and endomyocardial fibrosis are restrictive cardiomyopathies, defined as diseases of the heart muscle that result in impaired ventricular filling with normal or decreased diastolic volume of either or both ventricles. Systolic function and wall ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Loeffler endocarditis is a disease of the heart muscle. Learn what causes the condition and possible symptoms. http://bit.ly/cQOHqc

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Cardiomyopathy, Cocaine: eMedicine Cardiology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cocaine abuse is a significant problem in the United States and worldwide. The effects of this epidemic are numerous, including medical, psychosocial, and economic. Among the medical consequences, the cardiac effects of cocaine use are well ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Cocaine cardiomyopathy is a direct result of cocaine use. Learn more about the condition. http://bit.ly/bvc0ql

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Endomyocardial Fibrosis: eMedicine Cardiology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Endomyocardial fibrosis (EMF) is an idiopathic disorder of the tropical and subtropical regions of the world that is characterized by the development of restrictive cardiomyopathy. The nosology of EMF coincides with some related disorders. EMF is ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Endomyocardial fibrosis is rare in the U.S., but may be found in those who have traveled to south Africa. http://bit.ly/cNnoAa

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Cardiology Medical News about Cardiomyopathies

mdlinx.com — “Evaluation of Bromocriptine in the Treatment of Acute Severe Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. A Proof-of-Concept Pilot StudyView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Evaluation of Bromocriptine in the Treatment of Acute Severe Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. A Proof-of-... http://bit.ly/9PUhAM #cardio #mdlinx

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African-American Women Have a Higher Risk for Developing Peripartum Cardiomyopathy -- Gentry et al. 55 (7): 654 -- Journal of the American College of Cardiology

content.onlinejacc.org — “African-American Women Have a Higher Risk for Developing Peripartum Cardiomyopathy -- Gentry et al. 55 (7): 654 -- Journal of the American College of CardiologyView full resource at content.onlinejacc.org

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Holiday Heart Syndrome: eMedicine Cardiology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Alcohol consumed in large quantities for many years has long been recognized to induce an alcoholic cardiomyopathy. Clinically identical to idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a major form of secondary dilated cardiomyopathy in the Western ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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