Congestive Cardiomyopathy Learning Center
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Dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart becomes weakened and enlarged, and cannot pump blood efficiently. The decreased heart function can affect the lungs, liver, and other body systems. There are seve... |
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Symptoms
Heart failure; Shock; Swelling of feet and ankles (in adults; Swelling of the abdomen (in adults; Pronounced neck vei...
Causes
There are many causes of dilated cardiomyopathy. They may include nutritional deficiencies, valvular heart disease, a...
Tests
Cardiomyopathy is usually discovered on examination and testing for the cause of heart failure. Tapping the area with...
Treatments
The patient may need to stay in the hospital until acute symptoms start to go away. Treatment is focused on relief of...
Prevention
Eat a well-balanced and nutritious diet, exercise to improve heart fitness, stop smoking, and minimize alcohol consum...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of cardiomyopathy. If chest pain, palpitations, or faintness deve...
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