Dilated cardiomyopathy is a type of heart muscle disease that causes the heart chambers (ventricles) to thin and stretch, growing larger. It typically starts in the heart's main pumping chamber (left ventricle). Dilated cardiomyopathy makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body.
Treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy depends on the causes. The goals of treatment are to reduce symptoms, improve blood flow and prevent further heart damage. Dilated cardiomyopathy treatment may include medications or surgery to implant a medical device that helps the heart beat or pump blood.
Overview Cardiomyopathy (kahr-dee-o-my-OP-uh-thee) is a disease of the heart muscle. It causes the heart to have a harder time pumping blood to the rest of the body, which can lead to symptoms of heart failure. Cardiomyopathy also can lead to some other serious heart conditions. There are various types of cardiomyopathy. The main types include dilated, hypertrophic and restrictive ...
Serotonin syndrome symptoms usually occur within several hours of taking a new drug or increasing the dose of a drug you're already taking. Signs and symptoms include: Agitation or restlessness Insomnia Confusion Rapid heart rate and high blood pressure Dilated pupils Loss of muscle coordination or twitching muscles High blood pressure Muscle rigidity Heavy sweating Diarrhea Headache Shivering ...
Another sign of early labor is the cervix beginning to open. That's called dilation. Dilation is measured in centimeters from zero to 10. At zero there's no dilation. At 10 centimeters, the cervix is fully dilated. At first, these cervical changes can be very slow. Once you're in active labor — when the cervix is open 6 centimeters or more — expect to dilate more quickly.