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A 38-year-old member asked:
How can you treat dilated cardiomyopathy?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mark Rasakanswered
Cardiology 34 years experience
Depends: Meds such as acei, b-blockers, water pills, digoxin.Devices such as aicd bi-ventricular pacemakers and left ventricular assist devices. Some pts are transplant candidates. Salt restriction , abstinence from alcohol, aerobic exercize, .
6.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Rada Ivanovanswered
Pulmonary Critical Care 32 years experience
Depends: Depends on how severe it is. Milder forms can be controlled with medications, which is the majority of patients, and a relatively normal lifestyle is quite possible. The most severe cases may be eligible for heart transplantation, talk to your doctor.
5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 33-year-old member asked:
What is dilated cardiomyopathy?
4 doctor answers • 11 doctors weighed in
Dr. William Scottanswered
Pediatric Cardiology 40 years experience
Weak enlarged heart: Dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition where the heart is not pumping normally and is enlarged. There are many causes including inherited conditions, infections and coronary artery abnormalities.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Dec 9, 2013
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