Restrictive Cardiomyopathy . This is characterized by loss of the usual elastic properties of the primary chambers of the heart. With restrictive cardiomyopathy, the walls of the heart have become thickened and stiff. Because the walls of the heart are no longer elastic, blood cannot completely fill the ventricles. Ischemic Cardiomyopathy .
Ischemia is a temporary reduction of blood flow because an area is blocked or narrowed.
What is the Treatment for Cardiomyopathy Medical therapy includes treatment with medications, diet restriction, and weight reduction. Your physician will tailor your treatment to your individual needs. Taking medication every day is important in treating your heart condition. Depending on your symptoms and which cardiomyopathy you have, your physician may start treatment by ordering one medicine and then adding others later. The medications used to treat cardiomyopathy attempt to increase the amount of blood pumped out by the heart with each beat.