Is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy curable?
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is not a curable disease; the primary goals of treatment are to relieve the symptoms and prevent sudden death by: promoting heart relaxation. reducing the obstruction, if present. avoiding abnormal heart rhythms.
How can restrictive cardiomyopathy be prevented?
Other lifestyle changes
- Quitting smoking.
- Losing excess weight.
- Avoiding alcohol and illegal drugs.
- Getting enough sleep and rest.
- Reducing stress.
- Treating underlying conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Can you reverse thickening of the heart muscle?
Treatment. There is no treatment which can reverse the changes of the heart muscle. Treatment aims to ease symptoms if they occur and to prevent complications. If you do not have any symptoms or you only have mild symptoms then you may not need any treatment.
How can I reduce the thickness of my heart wall?
The procedures may include:
- Septal Myectomy – Removal of a small amount of thickened septal wall to remove the blockage in the passage of blood.
- Ethanol Ablation – Cardiac catheterization procedure is carried out in which pure alcohol is used to kill the cells, leading to the walls shrinking back to normal size.
What can I eat with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
A heart-healthy diet includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats and fish. We recommend a diet low in animal fat to reduce cholesterol. Nutritionists at NYU Langone’s Rusk Rehabilitation can create a diet plan for you and teach you how to read food labels to get the best results.
How can you detect hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Your doctor is likely to recommend an imaging test called an echocardiogram to diagnose hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This test allows your doctor to see whether your heart muscle is abnormally thick, your blood flow is obstructed and your heart valves are moving normally.
Why is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy dangerous?
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can cause heart-related sudden death in people of all ages, but the condition most often causes sudden cardiac death in people under the age of 30. Obstructed blood flow. In many people, the thickened heart muscle obstructs the blood flow leaving the heart.
What happens to the heart with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is associated with thickening of the heart muscle, most commonly at the septum between the ventricles, below the aortic valve. This leads to stiffening of the walls of the heart and abnormal aortic and mitral heart valve function, both of which may impede normal blood flow out of the heart.
What are the symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)?
Shortness of breath,especially during exercise