Condition
Pediatric Cardiomyopathy
What You Need to Know
Cardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood effectively.
Key Symptoms
The most common symptoms of cardiomyopathy are:
- Breathlessness
- Swelling of the legs, ankles and feet
- Abdominal bloating from fluid buildup
- Fatigue/exhaustion
- Rapid, pounding or fluttering heartbeats
Diagnosis
Doctors typically diagnose cardiomyopathy by:
- Echocardiogram
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Cardiovascular MRI
- Chest X-ray
Treatment
Treatment may include:
- Medication
- Surgery
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