Some nebulae create their own light, which sometimes has a fluorescent appearance, while others only reflect the light from nearby stars. Nebulae are often seen around dying stars, and it's thought they may be a natural process that occurs when a star is nearing the end of its life. Nebulae resemble thin clouds that have less atoms per cubic inch than a cloud of smoke.
Cardiomyopathy is a group of diseases that affect the heart muscle. Early on there may be few or no symptoms. Some people may have shortness of breath, feel tired, or have swelling of the legs due to heart failure. An irregular heart beat may occur as well as fainting.
Common causes of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) or conditions that can lead to arrhythmias include: 1  Heart defects you're born with (congenital heart defects). 2  Coronary artery disease. 3  High blood pressure. 4  Diabetes. 5  Smoking.6  Excessive use of alcohol or caffeine. 7  Drug abuse.8  Stress.he cause of cardiomyopathy, a thickening or enlarging of the heart muscle, may depend on the type: 1  Dilated cardiomyopathy. 2  The cause of this most common type of cardiomyopathy often is unknown. 3  It may be caused by reduced blood flow to the heart (ischemic heart disease), infections, toxins and certain drugs.