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2. Cardiomyopathy - Wikipedia

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   Cardiomyopathy is a group of primary diseases of the heart muscle. [1] Early on there may be few or no symptoms. [1] As the disease worsens, shortness of breath, feeling tired, and swelling of the legs may occur, due to the onset of heart failure. [1] An irregular heart beat and fainting may occur. [1]

3. Dilated cardiomyopathy - Wikipedia

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   It is a type of cardiomyopathy, a group of diseases that primarily affects the heart muscle. [3] The diagnosis may be supported by an electrocardiogram, chest X-ray, or echocardiogram. [9] In those with heart failure, treatment may include medications in the ACE inhibitor, beta blocker, and diuretic families. [9] A low salt diet may also be ...

4. Diabetic cardiomyopathy - Wikipedia

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   Diabetic cardiomyopathy is a disorder of the heart muscle in people with diabetes.It can lead to inability of the heart to circulate blood through the body effectively, a state known as heart failure(HF), [2] with accumulation of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) or legs (peripheral edema).

5. The Biggest Fitness Fails You Can Make After 50 - AOL

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   Extreme heat can cause dizziness and be troublesome for older people with heart conditions. Hot yoga isn't recommended for people with arthritis, heart disease, high or low blood pressure, and ...

6. Cardiovascular fitness - Wikipedia

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   Cardiovascular fitness is a component of physical fitness, which refers to a person's ability to deliver oxygen to the working muscles, including the heart.Cardiovascular fitness is improved by sustained physical activity (see also Endurance Training) and is affected by many physiological parameters, including cardiac output (determined by heart rate multiplied by stroke volume), vascular ...

7. Pathophysiology of heart failure - Wikipedia

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   The main pathophysiology of heart failure is a reduction in the efficiency of the heart muscle, through damage or overloading. As such, it can be caused by a wide number of conditions, including myocardial infarction (in which the heart muscle is starved of oxygen and dies), hypertension (which increases the force of contraction needed to pump blood) and cardiac amyloidosis (in which misfolded ...