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- Dilated cardiomyopathy - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Dilated cardiomyopathy is a type of heart muscle disease that causes the heart chambers (ventricles) to thin and stretch, growing larger It typically starts in the heart's main pumping chamber (left ventricle) Dilated cardiomyopathy makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body
- Eye dilation: Necessary with every eye exam? - Mayo Clinic
Eye dilation is part of a comprehensive eye exam How often you need it depends on your age and health risks
- Dilated cardiomyopathy - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
Treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy depends on the causes The goals of treatment are to reduce symptoms, improve blood flow and prevent further heart damage Dilated cardiomyopathy treatment may include medications or surgery to implant a medical device that helps the heart beat or pump blood
- Cardiomiopatía dilatada - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic
La miocardiopatía dilatada es un tipo de enfermedad del músculo cardíaco que provoca el adelgazamiento y estiramiento de las cavidades cardíacas (ventrículos), que se hacen cada vez más grandes Por lo general, se inicia en la cavidad de bombeo principal del corazón (el ventrículo izquierdo) La miocardiopatía dilatada dificulta el bombeo de sangre del corazón al resto del cuerpo
- Hydronephrosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Hydronephrosis is swelling of one or both kidneys It happens when urine can't drain from a kidney and builds up in the kidney as a result The condition can be due to a blockage in the tubes that drain urine from the kidneys It also can happen due to a difference present at birth that prevents urine from draining properly In some people, hydronephrosis causes kidney damage over time
- Diabetic retinopathy - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
Diabetic retinopathy is best diagnosed with a comprehensive dilated eye exam For this exam, drops placed in your eyes widen (dilate) your pupils to allow your doctor a better view inside your eyes The drops can cause your close vision to blur until they wear off, several hours later During the exam, your eye doctor will look for abnormalities in the inside and outside parts of your eyes
- Primary biliary cholangitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Primary biliary cholangitis is an autoimmune disease in which the bile ducts are inflamed and slowly destroyed It previously was called primary biliary cirrhosis Bile is a fluid made in the liver It helps with digestion and absorbing certain vitamins It also helps the body absorb fats and get rid of cholesterol, toxins and worn-out red blood cells Ongoing inflammation in the liver can
- Cardiomyopathy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview Cardiomyopathy (kahr-dee-o-my-OP-uh-thee) is a disease of the heart muscle It causes the heart to have a harder time pumping blood to the rest of the body, which can lead to symptoms of heart failure Cardiomyopathy also can lead to some other serious heart conditions There are various types of cardiomyopathy The main types include dilated, hypertrophic and restrictive
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