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 …

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

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Apr 18, 2025 · Diagnosis Thoracic aortic aneurysms often don't have symptoms. So they can be hard to diagnose. They are often found when an imaging test is done for a different reason. If …

Learn more about services at Mayo Clinic.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 …

Sep 5, 2025 · Mammary duct ectasia happens when one or more milk ducts beneath the nipple becomes wider. This is called a dilated milk duct. The duct may fill with fluid and become …

Apr 18, 2025 · A thoracic aortic aneurysm also is called a thoracic aneurysm. If the aneurysm is between the upper and lower parts of the aorta, it's called a thoracoabdominal aneurysm. …