Definition:
Restrictive cardiomyopathy is the least usual cardiomyopathy. It is called as such due to the fact that it limits the heart from extending and filling it with blood correctly. The firm walls of the chambers of the heart prevent them from properly filling even though the rhythmicity and contractility of the heart may be regular. That is why blood flow is decreased and the blood that usually enters the heart is backed up in the circulatory system. Over time, patients with restrictive cardiomyopathy acquire heart failure.
Symptoms and Signs:
The list below shows the top known symptoms of Restrictive cardiomyopathy:
Congestive heart failure
Weakness
Fatigue
Breathlessness
Swollen legs
Fluid retention
Nausea/vomiting
Abdominal bloating/swelling
Poor appetite
Complications:
Low voltage ECG
Jugular venous pressure raised
Test:
Physical exam
Electrocardiogram
Echocardiography - a process that utilizes waves intended for the chest wall to acquire a graphic record of the position of the heart, movement of the walls or internal parts.
Chest MRI
Chest CT
Cardiac catheterization studies
Heart muscle biopsy
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