Cardiomyopathy

Signs & Symptoms

Some of the common signs and symptoms of cardiomyopathy include:

1. Shortness of breath: This is a very common symptom occurring due to fluid congestion in the lungs. The poor pumping action of heart leads to accumulation of fluid in the lungs.

2. Swelling: Fluid accumulates in the legs, ankles, feet and abdomen (Fluid accumulation is called Oedema).

3. Palpitations and Fainting: Rapid heartbeat or fluttering of the heart or abnormal heart rhythm leads to loss of consciousness.

4. Tiredness: A weak heart cannot pump adequate blood to limbs during physical activity causing tiredness and fatigue.

5. Chest Pain: In some types of cardiomyopathy, the patient may experience crushing, squeezing chest pain that radiates to the neck, jaw, back, shoulder and arm. (10, 12)

6. High Blood Pressure

7. Loss of appetite

8. Urination Problems: Wide variation in urination events including low urination in daytime (Oliguria) and increased urination during nights. (Nocturia) (3)

Article by Kona Vishnu, MS
Medical Writer,
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