什么是心肌病?
心肌病 are diseases of the heart muscle that cause it to become enlarged, thick or rigid. The diseases can have many causes 和 symptoms.
As the heart weakens it is less able to pump blood 和 maintain a regular heartbeat. 这可能导致 心脏衰竭 和 心律失常 和, in some cases, heart valve issues.
心肌病 can develop because of another disease or condition, or it can be inherited. It is important to know the heart health history of your family. Sometimes the disease can have no signs or symptoms 和 other times symptoms can be severe.
If you are concerned you might have a problem with your heart, talk to your primary care provider. To make an appointment with a cardiologist, call 866-GUTHRIE (866-488-4743).
Symptoms of 心肌病:
- Shortness of breath or trouble breathing, especially with physical exertion
- 乏力
- Swelling in the ankles, feet, legs, abdomen 和 veins in the neck
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Fainting during physical activity
- Irregular heartbeats called 心律失常
- 胸部 pain, especially after physical exertion or heavy meals
- 心脏杂音
How is cardiomyopathy diagnosed?
Through a combination of medical 和 family health history, a physical exam 和 testing, your primary care doctor or cardiologist can diagnose the disease.
测试可以包括:
- 血液测试
- 胸部 x射线
- 心电图(ECG)
- 动态心电监测
- 超声心动图
- 压力测试
Diagnosis may also include a medical procedure:
- 心导管检查
- 冠状动脉造影
- 心肌活检
- 基因检测
How is cardiomyopathy treated?
你 和 your cardiologist work together to create your best treatment plan. 你r plan may include lifestyle changes such as eating a healthier diet that is low in sodium, 戒烟, being more physically active, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing stress 和 getting adequate rest.
Treatment can also include medications to manage risk factors like high blood pressure 和 cholesterol.
Depending on the type of cardiomyopathy, surgical 和 nonsurgical procedures may be part of treatment including:
- 隔肌切除术
- Surgically implanted devices such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator
- 酒精室间隔消融术
Heart disease care at Guthrie
- The largest team in the region caring for heart patients including non-invasive 和 interventional cardiologists; cardiac, thoracic 和 vascular surgeons; advanced practice providers; nurses; therapists; 和 diagnostic technicians, all trained in specialized care for your heart.
- 14 locations throughout the Finger Lakes 和 southern tier of 纽约 和 the northern tier of 宾西法尼亚. Our team approach to care means wherever you are seen, specialists 和 primary care providers work together to create the best heart care plan for you.
- Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital was named among the top 10% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures for 5 years in a row (2016-2020) by Healthgrades.
- 被命名为 IBM Health’s Top 50 in Cardiovascular in the nation 11次, Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital is one of only 10 hospitals nationwide to receive this ranking more than 10 times.
- 世界博彩公司十大排名最先进的 Heart 和 Vascular Care Center is a space for cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology 和 structural heart treatments. 你, 病人, are at the center of all care – with private rooms 和 close proximity to the ICU 和 operating rooms. A spacious waiting area for your family allows them to be close by 和 receive real-time updates on your status.