Causes
How We Can Help YouÌý
The term cardiomyopathy refers to a group of heart muscle diseases that interfere with the heart’s ability to pump blood. Different types of cardiomyopathies affect the heart in different ways. Depending on the type, the condition may cause your heart muscle to weaken, enlarge, thicken, or stiffen.
Some cardiomyopathies — known as inherited cardiomyopathies — run in families, which means they are caused by a difference in genetic makeup that can be passed down from parents to their children. Determining if you have an inherited cardiomyopathy is important because it may impact your treatment plan and have implications for your whole family.
Our team of specialists provides world-class care for all types of inherited cardiomyopathy. We specialize in recognizing genetic heart disease and aim to catch it as early as possible. We work to slow or prevent disease progression when possible, reduce symptoms, and help patients enjoy the lives they want to live. We also work to help protect families with tailored screening services.
Treatment for Cardiomyopathy
We take a team approach to diagnosing and treating cardiomyopathy. Our cardiologists specialize in inherited cardiomyopathies and work with electrophysiologists (specialists in the heart’s electrical system), genetic counselors, advanced practice providers, and registered nurses. These experts work with you to provide care to you and for your whole family, both during your visits and between appointments. The team uses your medical history, family history, and heart test results to assess possible causes of your cardiomyopathy and to recommend treatment options tailored to your specific situation.
We consider you a close partner as we work together to develop a care plan with the goal of meeting your specific needs, improving your symptoms, and protecting your health. With proper care, many people can live long and full lives with a cardiomyopathy diagnosis. Ìý
When recommending treatment, we always consider the least invasive approach first. Options range from lifestyle support and medications to implantable devices, procedures, and surgeries. We also consider clinical trials for new, promising treatments when possible.
Specific treatment depends on the type of cardiomyopathy you have:
Comprehensive Support Services
We understand the challenges of living with a chronic heart condition. Our team of psychologists, specially trained in the needs of people with cardiovascular disease, can help you adjust to your diagnosis or make difficult treatment decisions. They can help you manage health-related stress and assist you in implementing important lifestyle adjustments.
Our doctors and genetic counselors ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ the causes of familial cardiomyopathy, allowing us to help you understand your family’s risk for inherited heart disease.
What is Cardiomyopathy?
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Our center provides world-leading care for genetic diseases of the heart and blood vessels. We bring together specialized cardiologists, genetic counselors, cardiovascular advanced practice providers (APPs), specially trained registered nurses, and other experts to provide all the support you and your family need.
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