Brief overview Symptoms: Often no or hardly noticeable symptoms such as increased palpitations (heart palpitations) and heart stuttering; possibly chest pain, heart rhythm disturbances as well as signs of cardiac insufficiency in advanced myocarditis (such as water retention in the lower legs). Treatment: Physical rest and bed rest, possibly medications such as antibiotics against bacteria; … Myocarditis: Symptoms & Treatment
The exercises against a cardiac insufficiency should help to positively influence the course of the disease and make the patient more resilient again. Exercises have good effects in terms of improved oxygen uptake, endurance, strength, peripheral circulation and thus also on the patient’s overall quality of life. It is important to consider the individual fitness … Exercises with existing heart muscle weakness
Exercises for at home For exercises that can be done from home, light endurance exercises and gymnastic exercises are particularly suitable. During the execution of the exercise, it is important to keep the pulse within the permitted range to avoid overexertion. 1) Running on the spot Start running slowly on the spot. Make sure that … Exercises for at home | Exercises with existing heart muscle weakness
Endurance training – what needs to be considered During endurance training it is important to carry out an individual analysis of the performance of each patient, as the heart must not be overloaded. A first classification is made based on the NYHA classification, but above all the individual maximum achievable oxygen uptake (VO2peak) plays a … Endurance training – what needs to be considered | Exercises with existing heart muscle weakness
Summary All in all, the exercises for cardiac insufficiency represent an important component of the therapy and are essential for increasing the patient’s resilience. Through regular training, many patients can increase their endurance and thus perform more everyday tasks again. As a result, the patients feel better overall and experience an increase in their quality … Summary | Exercises with existing heart muscle weakness
If you do not feel back on your feet for a longer period of time after an infection or if you have some of the symptoms described, you should consult a doctor. If the symptoms you describe support a suspected diagnosis of myocarditis, he or she will first examine you physically (especially your heart and … Heart Muscle Inflammation (Myocarditis): Diagnosis and Treatment
Inflammation of the heart muscles is not to be trifled with. Although in many cases it goes unnoticed, it is not uncommon for it to be found at autopsy in people with an unexplained cause of death. The symptoms are often quite non-specific – which is precisely why myocarditis is so difficult to detect. No … Heart Muscle Inflammation (Myocarditis): Cause and Symptoms
Cardiorenal syndrome is a condition that affects the heart and kidneys at the same time. The syndrome is often referred to by the abbreviation KRS. Chronic or acute impairment of the function of one organ results in impairment of the other. The term originally comes from the therapy of heart failure. In this case, heart … Cardiorenal Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Physiotherapy is an important component in the treatment of heart muscle weakness. Contrary to the general belief, it is beneficial to remain physically active despite the physical limitations and to train endurance and muscle strength. The goals set in physiotherapy and the individual therapy plan make it possible for patients with heart muscle weakness to … Physiotherapy for heart muscle weakness
Exercises Which exercises are used in the case of a heart muscle weakness will be determined by the doctor in cooperation with the physiotherapist. The stage of the disease and the patient’s general resilience play a major role in the selection. In general, the exercises should be performed with a high number of repetitions and … Exercises | Physiotherapy for heart muscle weakness
Healing As a rule, those affected will have chronic heart muscle weakness for the rest of their lives. However, if an exact cause for the disease can be found and contained in time by means of suitable diagnostic procedures, rehabilitation of the heart muscle may be necessary in some cases. Although the chances of a … Healing | Physiotherapy for heart muscle weakness
Cause There are various causes for a heart muscle weakness. Among the most common causes are High blood pressure, especially when it is poorly controlled or not treated and the heart has to pump through a great resistance. Coronary heart disease: The disease impairs the oxygen supply to the coronary arteries. As a result, the … Cause | Physiotherapy for heart muscle weakness
