what is the best treatment for weak heart muscle?knowing that the only symptom is swelling in the legs.
11/30/09 5:49pm
Hi Sam,
Here is a link to information on heart failure treatment - http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/h/treatment-for-heart-failure.html
I recommend discussing treatment options with your physician.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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11/30/09 9:03pm
Hi Sam,
Let's try again. Here's a link discussing cardiomyopathy - http://www.healthcentral.com/encyclopedia/408/700.html#treatment.
The link above mentions four medications used for treatment. Digoxin is one listed. Digoxin may increase the force of the heart muscle contraction by increasing calcium levels inside heart cells. The benefit seen with digoxin to treat this condition appears to be mediocre and potentially risky for women with heart failure. However, I am not an expert in this area and recommend discussing with your physician.
Better answer this time around? :)
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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Iam sorry Lisa there is no answer to my question in the mentioned link .I thank you for your fast reply , hopping you still could help me.I really need an answer.