How To Identify Cardiomyopath?

Q:
How to identify cardiomyopath?

A:
During the early stages of cardiomyopath, there might be no signs at all. However, as the disease progresses and develops, you might show some signs including:

• Breathlessness with exertion or even at rest
• Swelling of the legs, ankles and feet
• Bloating of the abdomen due to fluid buildup
• Cough while lying down
• Fatigue
• Heartbeats that feel rapid, pounding or fluttering
• Chest discomfort or pressure
• Dizziness, lightheadedness and fainting

Unless treated, symptoms of cardiomyopath might get worse. Especially for those who have the following factors:

• Family history of cardiomyopathy, heart failure and sudden cardiac arrest
• Long-term high blood pressure
• Conditions that affect the heart, including a past heart attack, coronary artery disease or an infection in the heart (ischemic cardiomyopathy)
• Obesity, which makes the heart work harder
• Long-term alcohol abuse
• Illicit drug use, such as cocaine, amphetamines and anabolic steroids
• Certain chemotherapy drugs and radiation therapy for cancer