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Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a disorder in which excessive, habitual use of alcohol weakens the heart muscle. The heart cannot pump blood efficiently, and this in turn affects the lungs, liver, brain, and other body syst... |
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Symptoms
There are usually no symptoms until the disease is in an advanced stage. At that point, the symptoms occur due to hea...
Causes
Drinking alcohol in large quantities has a toxic effect on the heart. Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a form of a conditi...
Tests
A health care provider will conduct a physical examination, which may show: Abnormal heart sounds; Abnormal lung soun...
Treatments
You may be placed on a low-salt diet. The amount of liquids you drink may be restricted. It is very important that yo...
Alternative Therapies
For more information on support groups where members share common experiences and problems, see alcoholism support gr...
Prevention
Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a consequence of years of excessive alcohol use. Do not use alcohol in excess. If you dri...
Doctor Specialties
Call your provider if you have: Symptoms of heart failure or cardiomyopathy; Been diagnosed with alcoholic cardiomyop...
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