Cardiomyopathy

Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) is a condition where the chambers of the heart become stiff over time. Though the heart is able to squeeze well, it's not able to relax between beats normally. This makes it harder for the heart to fill with blood. The blood backs up in the circulatory system.
People with restrictive cardiomyopathy may be heart transplant candidates. The outlook depends on the cause of the condition, but it is usually poor. Survival after diagnosis may exceed 10 years.
Symptoms

Fatigue

common

Swollen neck vein

common

Irregular heartbeat

common

Difficulty breathing

  • Occurs or worsens with exertion

  • Occurs when lying flat, During sleep

common

Cough with mucus or without mucus

  • Dry

  • Lasting 4 weeks or more

common

Cold hands or feet

common

Swelling in lower leg

  • In both lower legs

or Enlarged feet or ankle

  • In both feet or ankles

common

Recent unexplained weight gain

common

High urine output

or Decreased urine

common

Swollen belly

common

Frequent urination

Abdominal bloating

or Feel like vomiting

or Poor appetite

Rapid heart rate

Chest discomfort

  • Center of the chest, Left side

Confusion

or Fainting

Risk factors

Amyloidosis

or Sarcoidosis

Radiation therapy

  • Chest

Treatment
Many medications are used to treat cardiomyopathy. Your doctor may prescribe medicines to: Lower your blood pressure. ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers are examples of medicines that lower blood pressure.
Recommended specialist

If you have Cardiomyopathy, then visit a cardiologist as soon as possible.

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