Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Health Encyclopedia: Dilated Cardiomyopathy
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 several different types of
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Dilated cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy - dilated Prevention Eatawell-balanced and nutritious diet, exercise to improve heart fitness, stop smoking, and minimize alcohol... Read more »Dilated cardiomyopathy
...arrhythmias, and may indicate enlargement of the ventricles. Heart biopsy may be helpful to distinguish dilated cardiomyopathy from other diseases. Lab tests vary depending on the suspected cause.... Read more »Dilated cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy - dilated Treatment The patient may need to stay in the hospital until acute symptoms start to go away. Treatment is focused on... Read more »Alcoholic cardiomyopathy
...in large quantities has a toxic effect on heart muscle cells. Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a form of dilated cardiomyopathy caused by habitual alcohol abuse. Alcoholic cardiomyopathy causes the... Read more »Cardiomyopathy
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