The main types of cardiomyopathy include dilated, hypertrophic and restrictive cardiomyopathy. Treatment — which might include medications, surgically implanted devices, heart surgery or, in severe cases, a heart transplant — depends on the type of cardiomyopathy and how serious it is.
What is the most common type of cardiomyopathy?
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is the most common type, occurring mostly in adults 20 to 60. It affects the heart's ventricles and atria, the lower and upper chambers of the heart, respectively.
What are the 5 main types of cardiomyopathy?
The main types of cardiomyopathy are: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) Left Ventricular Non-compaction (LVNC) Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (ARVD)
What is the difference between dilated and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Dilated cardiomyopathy: Your heart's blood-pumping chambers enlarge (dilate). Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: Your heart muscle thickens. Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD): Disease in your heart muscle causes irregular heart rhythms.
What is the most common cause of cardiomyopathy?
Viral infections in the heart are a major cause of cardiomyopathy. In some cases, another disease or its treatment causes cardiomyopathy. This might include complex congenital (present at birth) heart disease, nutritional deficiencies, uncontrollable, fast heart rhythms, or certain types of chemotherapy for cancer.
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