Stiff Heart Syndrome
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Known colloquially as stiff heart syndrome, this term refers to a group of disorders in which the heart muscle loses elasticity and becomes stiffer than normal. Because of that stiffness, the heart's chambers fill with blood with difficulty between each beat.
Common causes: It can be associated with the deposit of abnormal substances in the heart tissue, with inflammatory or scarring processes, and with other diseases that affect the heart wall.
Common symptoms: It is common to notice shortness of breath with exertion, swelling of the legs, fatigue, and a feeling of palpitations.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist is the one who studies how the heart functions and, when surgical procedures are considered, the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon takes part. The most prudent course is to have any persistent symptom reviewed by a professional who can interpret it as a whole.
Data on 32 doctors who treat stiff heart syndrome
Which specialist treats stiff heart syndrome?
Stiff heart syndrome, or restrictive cardiomyopathy, is managed by a cardiologist. If you have fatigue, swelling in your legs, or shortness of breath, it's a good idea to schedule a consultation with this specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in stiff heart syndrome
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is stiff heart syndrome?
Known colloquially as stiff heart syndrome, this term refers to a group of disorders in which the heart muscle loses elasticity and becomes stiffer than normal. Because of that stiffness, the heart's chambers fill with blood with difficulty between each beat.
Which doctor treats stiff heart syndrome?
Stiff heart syndrome, or restrictive cardiomyopathy, is managed by a cardiologist. If you have fatigue, swelling in your legs, or shortness of breath, it's a good idea to schedule a consultation with this specialist.