- Health A to Z
Healthline Premium Tools
Advertisement
Marketplace
Licensed from
|
If you have cardiomyopathy, you have a problem with the muscle tissue that makes up your heart. Cardiomyopathy means "heart muscle disease.” Your heart may not be pumping as well as it should.
|
|
Your doctor will outline a treatment plan to help you live better with cardiomyopathy and stop it from getting worse. Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions. You can also make some lifestyle changes that will help your heart.
|
|
If you have COPD, it may be difficult to tell whether you also have heart failure (HF). This is because the two diseases have similar symptoms and common risk factors.
|
|
If you have CHF, it's important to stick with your treatment, even when you're feeling better. You also need to maintain healthy habits.
|
 |
When you're living with heart failure, it's normal to feel sad or down at times. Some medications can also affect your mood. Following your treatment plan may seem like a lot to remember. If you feel overwhelmed, just focus on one day at a time.
|
 |
Living with heart disease means making a lot of changes. You're likely to have a range of new feelings to deal with. Reach out to the people close to you. Also, support groups can provide helpful advice.
|
|
Here's how you can stay healthy and prevent the problems that lead to a stay in the hospital.
|
|
Heart failure makes it hard for oxygen to get into the blood, causing shortness of breath.
|
|
If you have congestive heart failure, you may wonder if physical activity is good for you.
|
Home | About | Health Experts | Careers | Site Map | Feedback | Help | Health Tools | Tell a Friend
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2005 - 2009 Healthline Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.