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Cardiomyopathy refers to abnormalities of the structure or function of the heart muscle. There are 3 major types of cardiomyopathy: dilated congestive, hypertrophic and restrictive. The most commonly encountered form is dilated congestive cardiomyopathy (DCM). In this type of cardiomyopathy, the heart muscle is damaged, commonly as a result of coronary artery disease, and gradually loses its efficiency as a pump.
Causes & Development
DCM can be triggered by diabetes, alcohol abuse, infections, exposure to certain drugs and toxins, nutritional deficiencies, connective tissue diseases, hereditary disorders or pregnancy. Although rare in developed countries, protein-calorie malnutrition may cause cardiomyopathy.
COREG CR is in the class of drugs called beta-blockers.
Lisinopril (lye-SIN-o-pril) is a drug of the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor class.
Digoxin is used to treat congestive heart failure and the associated symptoms of shortness of breath when lying flat, wheezing, and ankle swelling. Digoxin is also used to slow heart rate in rapid atrial rhythm disturbances such as atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.
Vicodin
This medication is a combination of a narcotic (hydrocodone) and a non-narcotic (acetaminophen) used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Hydrocodone works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, and acetaminophen decreases the formation of prostaglandins, therefore relieving pain.
spironolactone (Aldactone) is a potassium-sparing diuretic that was approved many years ago. Until recently, it was used primarily to treat edema resulting from liver cirrhosis, primary hyperaldosteronism and nephrotic syndrome. It has been used in combination with potassium-wasting diuretics to prevent hypokalemia.
Warfarin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner). Warfarin reduces the formation of blood clots.
Warfarin is used to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots in veins and arteries.
Warfarin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Lisinopril (lye-SIN-o-pril) is a drug of the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor class that is primarily used in treatment of hypertension or high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, heart attacks and also in preventing renal and retinal complications of diabetes.
spironolactone (Aldactone) is a potassium-sparing diuretic that was approved many years ago. Until recently, it was used primarily to treat edema resulting from liver cirrhosis, primary hyperaldosteronism and nephrotic syndrome. It has been used in combination with potassium-wasting diuretics to prevent hypokalemia.
Digoxin is used to treat congestive heart failure and the associated symptoms of shortness of breath when lying flat, wheezing, and ankle swelling. Digoxin is also used to slow heart rate in rapid atrial rhythm disturbances such as atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.
For so far the meds.
I will suggest that Shane starts with the following supplements, this is the first step of the heart protocol.
If he has some kind of arrythmias then there is a special test he can do to see if he is have a shortage of potassium, this is often a cause of the problem.
He can see if this is the case with him by eating 4 or 5 ripe bananas a day. If he have cardiac arrhythmia and it gets less by eating the bananas then we can always proceed to taking potassium tablets.
I suggest that you start with 200mcg Chromium GFT, you can start this without a problem.
MSM, the final dosage is 3000 mg but we’ll build it up slowly, I suggest 500 mg for the first few days, If this goes well then 500 extra untill you are at the 3000 mg.
You have to build it up slowly because MSM detoxifies and it can cause headache, diarrhoea or tiredness.
Msm and chromium are not a part of the heart failure protocol but they are meant to give you more energy.
Furthermore I would like to advice you to start with acetyl L-Carnitine 3x 500 mg a day. (are you allergic for aminoacids?)
The link below gives you more info on L-Carnitine
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/quer ... t=Abstract
http://www.candida-fibromyalgie-hypogly ... php?t=3607
If you have any questions please dont hesitate,
regards,
Corrij