What medications treat ischemic cardiomyopathy?
Medications to treat myocardial ischemia include:
- Aspirin.
- Nitrates.
- Beta blockers.
- Calcium channel blockers.
- Cholesterol-lowering medications.
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
- Ranolazine (Ranexa).
Can you cure ischemic cardiomyopathy?
Some are inherited. Others develop from underlying conditions such as coronary artery disease. Treatment for cardiomyopathy may include medications, lifestyle changes or surgery. Although there is no cure for cardiomyopathy, you can manage the condition.
What is the difference between ischemic heart disease and ischemic cardiomyopathy?
Of the different types of cardiomyopathy, ischemic cardiomyopathy is the most common. Ischemic cardiomyopathy occurs when coronary artery disease (also called ischemic heart disease) or a heart attack reduces blood flow to your heart, damaging the muscle.
What is ischemic cardiomyopathy ejection fraction?
INTRODUCTION. The term ischemic cardiomyopathy has been used to describe significantly impaired left ventricular function (left ventricular ejection fraction [LVEF] ≤35 to 40 percent) that results from coronary artery disease.
What is the treatment of cardiac ischemia?
Treatment for myocardial ischemia involves improving blood flow to the heart muscle. Treatment may include medications, a procedure to open blocked arteries (angioplasty) or bypass surgery. Making heart-healthy lifestyle choices is important in treating and preventing myocardial ischemia.
How do you test for ischemic heart disease?
Run a resting electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) to check your heart’s rhythm and electrical system. Order a stress test to see how your heart responds when it is beating rapidly. The stress test will help determine whether you have ischemic heart disease.
Is ischemic cardiomyopathy reversible?
Initially, there is a reversible loss of cardiac contractile function because of decreased oxygen supply to the heart muscle; however, when there is ischemia for a prolonged period, there is irreversible cardiac muscle damage resulting in cardiac remodeling.
Is ischemic cardiomyopathy considered heart failure?
Ischemic cardiomyopathy develops secondary to the impedance of blood flow to the energy-dependent cardiomyocytes, with heart failure developing in the setting of significant and persistent interruption of perfusion.