Heart muscle disorders

Cardiomyopathy refers to a group of diseases that affect the heart muscle, the myocardium. We know several forms, they have different symptoms and also different treatments.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a heart disease that occurs when the main barrier in the heart is not adequately enlarged for no apparent reason. The disease is usually also accompanied by diastolic dysfunction and left ventricular hyperdynamic function. It is a progressive disease that occurs most often during adolescence or adulthood and in some specific cases can lead to death. The disease is caused by gene mutations, which cause hypertrophy of the heart walls.

Myocarditis is an inflammatory process of the heart muscle. Inflammation of the heart muscle can cause a decrease in heart function. What are the causes, first symptoms and current treatment options for myocarditis?