Dysplastic cardiopathy: characteristics of the disease

Cardiopathy is a pathological process that occurs in the tissues of the heart, which is characterized by developmental abnormalities. The disease can be diagnosed at an early age in children, adolescents, and the elderly. The disease can be primary, when it develops against the background of other pathologies of the heart, or secondary, when colds, infections, and inflammation become the cause of development. A particularly dangerous form is dysplastic cardiopathy, which is accompanied by violations of the integrity of the muscle tissue of the myocardium.

Often this disease provokes the development of heart failure.

Reasons for development

Cardiopathies can occur in different types and forms. Dishormonal arises due to problems with the functioning of the endocrine system. Alcohol develops due to poisoning with toxic substances contained in alcoholic beverages. The cause of metabolic cardiopathy is a violation of metabolic processes.

The disease occurs against the background of various disorders in the body:

1. hereditary predisposition. The primary form of pathology develops as a result of a genetically determined failure of muscle structures. In this case, other diseases may be absent. The diagnosis of "dysplastic cardiopathy" is made to children at an early age.
2. Infections and viruses. The pathological process in the tissues of the myocardium can develop due to the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms, bacteria, viruses and fungi into the body.
3. Toxic substances. People who regularly drink alcoholic beverages or work with harmful chemicals have an increased risk of developing dysplastic cardiomyopathy.
4. Autoimmune diseases can trigger the onset of destructive processes in the muscle tissue of the heart, when their own antibodies destroy the cells of the body.
5. idiopathic fibrosis. This is a condition where muscle tissue cells are replaced by connective tissue cells, which reduces the contractile function of the heart.

The causes of the development of the disease can be established only after a whole range of examinations. Treatment is prescribed depending on the factors provoking the pathological process.

Characteristics of symptoms

In children, they can be mildly expressed, appear only in certain situations.

The most characteristic signs of the disease include the following:

• weakness, increased fatigue;
• chronic fatigue;
• painful sensations of a aching nature;
• pallor of the skin;
• cardiopalmus;
• dysfunction of the lungs;
• dry cough.

With the manifestation of primary symptoms, especially in children, you should immediately consult a doctor in order to prevent the progression of the disease and avoid dangerous complications.

Diagnosis and treatment

An accurate diagnosis can only be made after a comprehensive examination:

1. The first thing the doctor should do is to consult, find out about the symptoms that disturb the patient.
2. Next, an ECG is performed - the most informative method in this case, with which you can determine pathological changes in myocardial tissues.
3. X-ray of the lungs, MRI, probing are prescribed as additional methods.

To get a complete picture of the health status of children or adults, the doctor prescribes laboratory tests: blood and urine tests. With the help of these techniques, it becomes possible to identify toxic substances, pathogenic microorganisms that can provoke the development of an infectious-toxic form of the disease.

The treatment of dysplastic cardiopathy in children should be approached with extreme caution. The body of the child may not be sufficiently prepared to take strong medications.

The main goal of treatment is to prevent the progression of the pathological process, to relieve the symptoms of the disease.

The most popular therapy algorithm is the option that combines the intake of such drugs:

1. Varapamil is a calcium channel blocker. As a result of taking the drug, blood circulation improves, blood pressure normalizes, and due to it, the load from the heart muscle is removed.
2. Anaprilin is a beta-adrenergic blocker, it is rapidly absorbed and also quickly excreted from the body. It is prescribed for arterial hypertension, diseases of the cardiovascular system. With prolonged use, side effects from the gastrointestinal tract and nervous system are possible.
3. Valerian extract in tablets, drops or homemade tincture of the rhizome of this medicinal plant has a sedative, calming effect, positively affects the state of the nervous system.

Timely diagnosis of the disease (both in children and adults) significantly increases the chances of a successful cure. If you choose the right therapy, normalize your lifestyle, adjust your diet, you can quickly and effectively cope with the disease. Therefore, if you notice symptoms such as weakness, lethargy, pallor of the skin in children, contact your doctor immediately.