Cardiomyopathy affects how well your heart muscle can pump blood, but with expert care, this cardiovascular condition can be managed.
Dr. Shrikanth Upadya and our cardiology team at Cardiac and Vascular Consultants help patients throughout The Villages, Lecanto, Leesburg, Wildwood, Summerfield, and Lady Lake, FL manage cardiomyopathy with customized treatment plans.
What Is Cardiomyopathy?
Cardiomyopathy is a group of diseases affecting the heart muscle, each with its unique causes, symptoms, and treatments. Typically, these conditions lead to the heart muscle becoming enlarged, thickened, or rigid, which can sometimes involve the replacement of healthy tissue with scar tissue.
As cardiomyopathy progresses, it impairs the heart’s ability to effectively pump blood throughout the body, potentially leading to heart failure or arrhythmias, which are irregular heartbeats that can cause further complications such as heart valve problems.
Types of Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy can manifest in several forms, each requiring a distinct approach to treatment:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Characterized by an enlarged heart, which affects its ability to pump blood efficiently.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A thickening of the heart muscle, often hereditary, that can obstruct blood flow.
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy: A rare form where the heart muscle becomes rigid, limiting its ability to fill with blood.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia: A genetic condition where heart muscle is replaced by fat and scar tissue, affecting the right ventricle.
- Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM): A buildup of abnormal proteins in the heart tissue, leading to stiffness.
Treatment Options
While some cases of cardiomyopathy may remain asymptomatic and require no treatment, others can rapidly develop severe symptoms necessitating medical intervention.
Cardiac and Vascular Consultants offers a range of treatment options, including lifestyle modifications, medications, surgical procedures, and implanted devices to correct arrhythmias. Our goal is to alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, and improve quality of life.
Why Choose Cardiac and Vascular Consultants?
Our practice, with locations in The Villages, Lecanto, Leesburg, Wildwood, Summerfield, and Lady Lake, Florida, is known for its patient-centered care and innovative treatment methods. Our physicians are highly trained and committed to staying abreast of the latest advancements in cardiology and vascular medicine. Our state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging centers, accredited by the American College of Radiology, ensure precise diagnosis and treatment planning.
Schedule a Consultation
If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of cardiomyopathy or has been diagnosed with this condition, Cardiac and Vascular Consultants is here to help. Call our main office at 352-513-3482 or our Lecanto office at 352-633-1966 today.
