Cardiomyopathy Signs and Symptoms, Cardiomyopathy Symptoms

Some people who suffer from cardiomyopathy mostly do not show signs or symptoms, there are others who do not show signs or symptoms in the early stages of the disease. As cardiomyopathy worsens and the heart weakens, signs and symptoms of heart failure usually occur. These signs and symptoms include Shortness of breath or trouble breathing, Fatigue (tiredness), Swelling in the ankles, feet, legs, and abdomen. Rarely, swelling may occur in the veins of your neck. Other signs and symptoms can include dizziness, light headed, fainting during physical activity, chest pain, arrhythmias, and heart murmur (an extra or unusual sound heard during a heartbeat).