May 4, 2022 · Dilated cardiomyopathy is a type of heart muscle disease that causes the heart chambers (ventricles) to thin and stretch, growing larger. It typically starts in the heart's main …

May 4, 2022 · Treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy depends on the causes. The goals of treatment are to reduce symptoms, improve blood flow and prevent further heart damage. …

Jan 25, 2025 · Eye dilation is part of a comprehensive eye exam. How often you need it depends on your age and health risks.

Dec 28, 2022 · 如果出现气短或扩张型心肌病的其他症状，请尽快前往医务人员处就诊。如果感到胸部疼痛持续几分钟以上或出现严重呼吸困难，请拨打 911 或当地急救电话。 如果家人患有 …

Feb 21, 2024 · Overview Cardiomyopathy (kahr-dee-o-my-OP-uh-thee) is a disease of the heart muscle. It causes the heart to have a harder time pumping blood to the rest of the body, which …

Jul 19, 2022 · La miocardiopatía dilatada es un tipo de enfermedad del músculo cardíaco que provoca el adelgazamiento y estiramiento de las cavidades cardíacas (ventrículos), que se …

Cervical effacement and dilation During the first stage of labor, the cervix opens. The medical term for this is dilation. The cervix also thins out. The medical term for this is effacement. …

Nov 6, 2024 · Hydronephrosis is swelling of one or both kidneys. It happens when urine can't drain from a kidney and builds up in the kidney as a result. The condition can be due to a …

Aug 13, 2025 · Diabetic retinopathy is often diagnosed with a dilated eye exam. For this exam, an eye care professional places drops in your eyes. The drops widen your pupils to give the eye …

May 17, 2025 · Diagnosis Eye doctors often use several tests to find geographic atrophy and check how it changes over time. Visual acuity and reading tests: These tests check how well …