Stiff Heart Syndrome is a condition, in which your heart muscle becomes stiff and less flexible, which makes it hard for your heart to fill with blood between heartbeats.
The stiff heart syndrome can result in heart failure and other complications.
The causes of stiff heart syndrome are amyloidois, hyperthyroidism, blood clotting disorders and systemic autoimmune diseases as well as genetic factors.
A buildup of amyloid protein in your heart muscle is the major cause of stiff heart syndrome, which leads to cardiac amyloidosis.
The symptoms of stiff heart syndrome are shortness of breath, fatigue and weakness, swelling in the legs and ankles, irregular heartbeat and chest pain or discomfort.
Shortness of breath can occur with stiff heart syndrome, especially during physical activity or when laying down.
Fatigue and weakness with stiff heart syndrome is caused by your heart's inability to pump enough blood to your body.
Swelling in your legs and ankles with stiff heart syndrome is a result of fluid retention due to heart failure.
Irregular heartbeat with stiff heart syndrome is abnormal heart rhythms which can occur due to the stiffening of your heart muscle and it's impact on the electrical signals.
Chest pain and discomfort can be experienced with stiff heart syndrome as a result of your heart's inability to function properly.