A progressive disorder that alters the structure or impairs the function of the muscular wall of the lower chambers of the heart. - Merck Manual...
This page was last updated on October 11th, 2008
This page was last updated on October 11th, 2008
Cardiomyopathy (from Heart Disease)
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Fox's Medical Page
A site describing a young woman's struggle with cardiomyopathy. She has a left ventricular assist device, and is waiting for a heart transplant. Site has links to educational sites on heart failure, assist devices, organ donation, and recipes.
The Deborah Heart and Lung Center
A look at cardiomyopathy, the types, causes, diagnosing, symptoms, treatment and what to expect.
Charity Mae Foundation
In memory of Charity Mae who died unexpectedly on Jan. 18/98 from complications of cardiomyopathy. Detailed information on this disorder and a support group.
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
Describes this disorder including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosing, tests, treatment and prognosis.
Mamas Health
A look at myocarditis and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
A Heart Too Big
A discussion of peripartum cardiomyopathy and its effects on the life of a young woman and her family. Also includes discussion from her spouse to other spouses and care givers touched by incurable heart disease.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association of Canada
Information about the association. Includes patient manual and patient stories.
Montgomery Heart Foundation for Cardiomyopathy
Provides private funding to support genetic research for familial cardiomyopathy and raise awareness of the disease to help promote the advancement of a cure. Includes the story of the Montgomery family.
RXmed: Cardiomyopathy
Explains what cardiomyopathy is, signs and symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnoses and treatment, medication, activity, diet, possible complications, and prognosis.
Gilead: The Israeli Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association
A detailed outline of what the association is and is trying to accomplish. Also the story of Gilead Har'El.
Johns Hopkins Cardiomyopathy and Heart Transplant Service
An in-depth look at this disorder, discussing major causes, heart failure syndrome, treatment and procedures and many other topics.
Dr. Strand MD: Specializing in Nutritional Medicine
Looks extensively at cardiomyopathy and Coenzyme Q10 supplementing.
Wayne State University: College of Science
Description and overview of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Introduction level information including links to more in depth sites.
Location of Ahmanson-UCLA Cardiomyopathy Clinic
Shown are a world map, California and Los Angeles maps.
Heart Foundation of Australia
Among some of the items discussed are what cardiomyopathy is, symptoms, medications and lifestyle.
Mayo Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Clinic
A look at the facilities and the role of the clinic. Answers and questions for patients and relatives and a section with useful references about this disease.
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy and Pregnancy
Explains what peripartum cardiomyopathy means for your pregnancy, implications for baby and anticipated management and care. From WebMD Health.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Hub
Links to information and resources.
Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Information for families and patients about this disorder and a list of frequently asked questions.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
An in-depth discussion on this disorder as to what it is, history and other names, how common it is, the causes, new discoveries, how the heart is affected and many other topics are covered.
Cardiomyopathy Association
Helps sufferers and medical professionals find ways to deal with various forms of this disease.
The Merck Manual
A look at dilated (congestive), hypertophic, and restrictive cardiomyopathies, discussing the symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of each.
Living With Dilated Cardiomyopathy
A personal story about this disorder covering exercise and rest, diet and weight, medicines, self control and mental attitude.
The Cardiac Center
A list of treatment alternatives available to patients with cardiomyopathy/heart failure. A list of services, information for patients and second opinions are topics discussed.
Pillie Willie Koerier
Coenzyme Q10, L-carnitine and taurine where used by this person for the treatment of this disorder. The steps and results are recorded here.
Cardiomyopathy
HealthCentral presents this disorder discussing the different types.
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy/Dysplasia
ARVD information and treatment for patients and medical doctors.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association
Membership information is discussed as well as in-depth discussion on this disorder. Some topics are, how common it is, symptoms, diagnosing, cures and research.
Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy Research Project
Offers information about the project for patients, families and health professionals. Oregon Health Sciences University.
Irish Heart
A description of this disease and the different types. Covers hypertophic, dilated (congestive) and restrictive cardiomyopathy.
A site describing a young woman's struggle with cardiomyopathy. She has a left ventricular assist device, and is waiting for a heart transplant. Site has links to educational sites on heart failure, assist devices, organ donation, and recipes.
A look at cardiomyopathy, the types, causes, diagnosing, symptoms, treatment and what to expect.
In memory of Charity Mae who died unexpectedly on Jan. 18/98 from complications of cardiomyopathy. Detailed information on this disorder and a support group.
Describes this disorder including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosing, tests, treatment and prognosis.
A look at myocarditis and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
A discussion of peripartum cardiomyopathy and its effects on the life of a young woman and her family. Also includes discussion from her spouse to other spouses and care givers touched by incurable heart disease.
Information about the association. Includes patient manual and patient stories.
Provides private funding to support genetic research for familial cardiomyopathy and raise awareness of the disease to help promote the advancement of a cure. Includes the story of the Montgomery family.
Explains what cardiomyopathy is, signs and symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnoses and treatment, medication, activity, diet, possible complications, and prognosis.
A detailed outline of what the association is and is trying to accomplish. Also the story of Gilead Har'El.
An in-depth look at this disorder, discussing major causes, heart failure syndrome, treatment and procedures and many other topics.
Looks extensively at cardiomyopathy and Coenzyme Q10 supplementing.
Description and overview of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Introduction level information including links to more in depth sites.
Shown are a world map, California and Los Angeles maps.
Among some of the items discussed are what cardiomyopathy is, symptoms, medications and lifestyle.
A look at the facilities and the role of the clinic. Answers and questions for patients and relatives and a section with useful references about this disease.
Explains what peripartum cardiomyopathy means for your pregnancy, implications for baby and anticipated management and care. From WebMD Health.
Links to information and resources.
Information for families and patients about this disorder and a list of frequently asked questions.
An in-depth discussion on this disorder as to what it is, history and other names, how common it is, the causes, new discoveries, how the heart is affected and many other topics are covered.
Helps sufferers and medical professionals find ways to deal with various forms of this disease.
A look at dilated (congestive), hypertophic, and restrictive cardiomyopathies, discussing the symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of each.
A personal story about this disorder covering exercise and rest, diet and weight, medicines, self control and mental attitude.
A list of treatment alternatives available to patients with cardiomyopathy/heart failure. A list of services, information for patients and second opinions are topics discussed.
Coenzyme Q10, L-carnitine and taurine where used by this person for the treatment of this disorder. The steps and results are recorded here.
HealthCentral presents this disorder discussing the different types.
ARVD information and treatment for patients and medical doctors.
Membership information is discussed as well as in-depth discussion on this disorder. Some topics are, how common it is, symptoms, diagnosing, cures and research.
Offers information about the project for patients, families and health professionals. Oregon Health Sciences University.
A description of this disease and the different types. Covers hypertophic, dilated (congestive) and restrictive cardiomyopathy.
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