Information About Ischemic Heart Disease (Ischemic Cardiomyopathy)

• Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Is A Term That Doctors Use To Describe Patients Who Have Congestive Heart Failure Due To Coronary Artery Disease.

Causes of Ischemic Heart Disease (Ischemic Cardiomyopathy)

• Results When The Arteries Those Bring Blood And Oxygen To The Heart Are Blocked. There May Be A Build-Up Of Cholesterol And Other Substances, Called Plaque, In The Arteries That Bring Oxygen To Heart Muscle Tissue.

Do’s And Don’ts of Ischemic Heart Disease (Ischemic Cardiomyopathy)

• Avoid Getting Heart Disease. Stop Smoking, Eat A Healthy Diet, Maintain A Healthy Weight, Exercise As Much As Possible, And Avoid Excessive Drinking.

Signs & Symptoms of Ischemic Heart Disease (Ischemic Cardiomyopathy)

• Chest Pain – Under The Chest Bone
• May Move (Radiate) To The Neck, Jaw, Back, Shoulder, Arm
• May Feel Tight, Pressure, Crushing, Squeezing
• May Or May Not Be Relieved By Rest
• Sensation Of Feeling The Heart Beat (Palpitations)
• Irregular Or Rapid Pulse
• Shortness Of Breath, Especially With Activity
• Shortness Of Breath That Occurs After Lying Down For A While
• Cough
• Fatigue, Weakness, Faintness
• Decreased Alertness Or Concentration
• Decreased Urine Output
• Excessive Urination At Night
• Overall Swelling
• Breathing Difficulty When Lying Down

Medical Advice for Ischemic Heart Disease (Ischemic Cardiomyopathy)

• See A Doctor If You Have Symptoms That May Be Ischemic Cardiomyopathy, Or If Chest Pain Is Present And Not Relieved By Rest

Risk Factors of Ischemic Heart Disease (Ischemic Cardiomyopathy)

• Personal Or Family History Of Heart Attack, Angina, Unstable Angina, Atherosclerosis, Or Other Coronary Artery Diseases
• High Blood Pressure
• Smoking
• Diabetes
• High Fat Diet
• High Cholesterol
• Obesity

Treatment for Ischemic Heart Disease (Ischemic Cardiomyopathy)

• Medications
• Surgery
• A Heart Transplant May Be Recommended For Patients Who Have Failed All The Standard Treatments And Still Have Very Severe Symptoms.

Self Care of Ischemic Heart Disease (Ischemic Cardiomyopathy)

• Reduce Weight If You Are Overweight
• Consult A Nutritionist Or Dietician For Detail Personalized Diet Advice

Dietary Advice for Ischemic Heart Disease (Ischemic Cardiomyopathy)

Restrict

• Use Less Oil For Preparing Food.
• Use Half Litre Of Oil Per Person Per Month
• Use Two Types Of Oils For Cooking Instead Of Using Single Oil E.G. Groundnut Oil And Soyabean Oil
• Avoid Extra Salt, In The Form Of Pickles, Papad Etc.
• Reduce Mutton Intake
• Avoid Full Fat Milk, Cream Etc.
• Avoid Organ Meats Like Brain, Kidney, Liver, Heart
• Avoid Crabs And Prawns

Take More Of

• Take More Of Vegetable, Fruits In Your Diet
• Use 2 Pearls Of Raw Garlic Everyday Or Use More Garlic In Cooking
• If You Are Non Vegetarian, Fish Is Good For Health, Should Be Consumed Twice A Week
• Chicken Can Be Consumed Once Or Twice A Week In Limited Quantities
• Take White Of An Egg Than Whole Egg.
• Take Toned Milk Or Skimmed Milk

Investigations of Ischemic Heart Disease (Ischemic Cardiomyopathy)

• Mri, Ecg, Echocardiogram