Infiltrative Cardiomyopathy
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Infiltrative cardiomyopathy is a group of diseases of the heart muscle in which abnormal substances or cells deposit in the heart tissue, which makes its walls stiffer and hinders its ability to fill and pump blood normally.
Common symptoms: fatigue, shortness of breath on exertion, swelling of the legs, and palpitations.
Common causes: it is associated with the deposition of proteins or other substances in the heart, sometimes linked to systemic diseases.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist studies the function of the heart muscle, the pediatric cardiologist in children, and the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon when a surgical approach is required. If these symptoms appear persistently, it is advisable to evaluate them with a heart professional.
Data on 94 doctors who treat infiltrative cardiomyopathy
Which specialist treats infiltrative cardiomyopathy?
Infiltrative cardiomyopathy is treated by a cardiologist, and in children by a pediatric cardiologist, since both evaluate abnormal thickening of the heart muscle. If you have fatigue, trouble breathing, or swelling, see this specialist. You can find cardiologists near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in infiltrative cardiomyopathy
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Gerardo Arteaga Cárdenas
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Frequently asked questions
What is infiltrative cardiomyopathy?
Infiltrative cardiomyopathy is a group of diseases of the heart muscle in which abnormal substances or cells deposit in the heart tissue, which makes its walls stiffer and hinders its ability to fill and pump blood normally.
Which doctor treats infiltrative cardiomyopathy?
Infiltrative cardiomyopathy is treated by a cardiologist, and in children by a pediatric cardiologist, since both evaluate abnormal thickening of the heart muscle. If you have fatigue, trouble breathing, or swelling, see this specialist. You can find cardiologists near you through our directory.