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| Web Pages |
| Cardiomyopathy Association |
| Helps sufferers and medical professionals find ways to deal with various forms of this disease. |
| Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy Research Project |
| Offers information about the project for patients, families and health professionals. Oregon Health Sciences University. |
| Johns Hopkins Cardiomyopathy and Heart Transplant Service |
| An in-depth look at this disorder, discussing major causes, heart failure syndrome, treatment and procedures and many other topics. |
| Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association |
| Offers an overview, development, symptoms, treatment, and complications. Also includes membership information. |
| Charity Mae Foundation |
| In memory of Charity Mae who died unexpectedly on Jan. 18/98 from complications of cardiomyopathy. Detailed information on this disorder and a support group. |
| Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy |
| Answers questions such as what is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, how common is it, how does it develop, symptoms, physical exam, and is there a cure. |
| Cardiomyopathy |
| A list of all the different types and a brief descriptions of each. |
| Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association |
| Membership information is discussed as well as in-depth discussion on this disorder. Some topics are, how common it is, symptoms, diagnosing, cures and research. |
| National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute |
| An in-depth look at this disorder. Complete details on non-ischemic, dilated (congestive), hypertrophic and restrictive cardiomyopathy. Looks at future direction and has a glossary on site. |
| The Merck Manual |
| A look at dilated (congestive), hypertophic, and restrictive cardiomyopathies, discussing the symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of each. |
| Living With Dilated Cardiomyopathy |
| A personal story about this disorder covering exercise and rest, diet and weight, medicines, self control and mental attitude. |
| Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Hub |
| Links to information and resources. |
| Dr. Strand MD: Specializing in Nutritional Medicine |
| Looks extensively at cardiomyopathy and Coenzyme Q10 supplementing. |
| Helios Health |
| Looks at dilated, hypertophic and restrictive cardiomyopathy and discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and course of the disease for each. |
| Irish Heart |
| A description of this disease and the different types. Covers hypertophic, dilated (congestive) and restrictive cardiomyopathy. |
| Heart Foundation of Australia |
| Among some of the items discussed are what cardiomyopathy is, symptoms, medications and lifestyle. |
| Pillie Willie Koerier |
| Coenzyme Q10, L-carnitine and taurine where used by this person for the treatment of this disorder. The steps and results are recorded here. |
| The Cardiac Center |
| A list of treatment alternatives available to patients with cardiomyopathy/heart failure. A list of services, information for patients and second opinions are topics discussed. |
| Mamas Health |
| A look at myocarditis and its causes, symptoms and treatment. |
| Location of Ahmanson-UCLA Cardiomyopathy Clinic |
| Shown are a world map, California and Los Angeles maps. |
| Internet Medical Education, Inc |
| Looks at hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, discussing what it is, treatment, heart failure and symptoms. Resources are listed for further investigation. |
| Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy |
| An in-depth discussion on this disorder as to what it is, history and other names, how common it is, the causes, new discoveries, how the heart is affected and many other topics are covered. |
| Wayne State University: College of Science |
| Description and overview of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Introduction level information including links to more in depth sites. |
| Gilead: The Israeli Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association |
| A detailed outline of what the association is and is trying to accomplish. Also the story of Gilead Har'El. |
| Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy/Dysplasia |
| ARVD information and treatment for patients and medical doctors. |
| Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy |
| Information for families and patients about this disorder and a list of frequently asked questions. |
| Peripartum Cardiomyopathy |
| Describes this disorder including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosing, tests, treatment and prognosis. |
| A Heart Too Big |
| A discussion of peripartum cardiomyopathy and its effects on the life of a young woman and her family. Also includes discussion from her spouse to other spouses and care givers touched by incurable heart disease. |
| Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association of Canada |
| Information about the association. Includes patient manual and patient stories. |
| Fox's Medical Page |
| A site describing a young woman's struggle with cardiomyopathy. She has a left ventricular assist device, and is waiting for a heart transplant. Site has links to educational sites on heart failure, assist devices, organ donation, and recipes. |
| The Deborah Heart and Lung Center |
| A look at cardiomyopathy, the types, causes, diagnosing, symptoms, treatment and what to expect. |
| Cardiomyopathy |
| HealthCentral presents this disorder discussing the different types. |
| Montgomery Heart Foundation for Cardiomyopathy |
| Provides private funding to support genetic research for familial cardiomyopathy and raise awareness of the disease to help promote the advancement of a cure. Includes the story of the Montgomery family. |
| RXmed: Cardiomyopathy |
| Explains what cardiomyopathy is, signs and symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnoses and treatment, medication, activity, diet, possible complications, and prognosis. |
| Mayo Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Clinic |
| A look at the facilities and the role of the clinic. Answers and questions for patients and relatives and a section with useful references about this disease. |
| Peripartum Cardiomyopathy and Pregnancy |
| Explains what peripartum cardiomyopathy means for your pregnancy, implications for baby and anticipated management and care. From WebMD Health. |