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Cardiomyopathy Symptoms & Signs

shortness of breath
decreasing ability to tolerate physical exertion
chest pain - also known as "angina," consists of a feeling of sharp, unrelenting pressure the middle of the chest (more common in ischemic cardiomyopathy)
fainting - especially after activity; temporary and brief loss of consciousness
light-headedness - especially after activity
dizziness
palpitations - the sensation of feeling the heart beat
high blood pressure

Additional symptoms that may occur:

swelling of legs, ankles, or other portion of the body
abdominal swelling or enlargement (liquid in the abdomen is called "ascites")
low amount of urine during daytime
need to urinate at night
fatigue
change in mental status
decreased alertness
difficulty concentrating
cough - may be caused by extra liquid accumulating in the lungs, secondary to heart failure
loss of appetite
deconditioning may occur as a consequence of the other symptoms, leading to a reduction in the heart's muscle mass

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Tests & Exams

• CBC
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• Thoracic CT

Surgery & Procedures

• Heart Transplant

Other Topics

• Abdomen - Swollen
• Appetite - Decreased
• Breath Sounds
• Breathing Difficulty
• Chest Pain
• Chronic
• Confusion
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Cough
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Fatigue
• Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling
• Heart Murmurs and Other Sounds
• Heartbeat Sensations
• High Blood Pressure
• Urination - Excessive at Night
• Urine Output - Decreased

Review Date : 5/25/2002
Reviewed By : Seth Keller, M.D., Division of Cardiology, Yale New Haven Medical Center, New Haven, CT. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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