Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) are both seri
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) are both serious conditions of the heart. It has recently been in the media spotlight because of the 2016 death of and 2017 biographical film release about singer / songwriter George Michael. It appears George Michael suffered from DCM, and that it contributed, in part, to his early death.
1. What is DCM? How is it similar to and how does it differ from HCM?
2. What is(are) the cause(s) of DCM?
3. How is it treated?
4. What is the prognosis for people suffering from this disease?
5. We usually think of enlarged muscles as stronger (bigger biceps, for example). Explain why an enlarged heart, however, is not a good thing physiologically.
Explanation / Answer
1. similarity is that they both affect the left ventricle.
2.What is(are) the cause(s) of DCM?
it is an inherited disease. but it was also be caused due to supporting factors such as:
3. How is it treated?
no cure. so only symptomatic treatment can be done.
4. What is the prognosis for people suffering from this disease?
The disease is progressive and life-threatening and can cause sudden cardiac arrest.
5. We usually think of enlarged muscles as stronger (bigger biceps, for example). Explain why an enlarged heart, however, is not a good thing physiologically.
An enlarged heart cannot efficiently contract. it becomes less vigorous, which causes less efficient pumping of blood to the rest of the body.
HCM DCM- abnormal thickening of the heart muscle, especially the left ventricle
- acquired disease.
- left ventricle becomes dilated or enlarged.
- inherited disease.
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