What is dilated cardiomyopathy?

 

 

A cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that prevents it pumping blood properly around the body. In dilated cardiomyopathy, the heart is enlarged and can’t pump blood efficiently. There are a number of possible causes of this condition, though a clear cause is not always found.

Dilated cardiomyopathy can cause symptoms of heart failure:

  • Shortness of breath when exercising/lying flat
  • Swollen ankles
  • Fatigue
  • Heart palpitations

There are a number of medications that can help in this condition. With careful treatment, many patients experience an improvement in symptoms, often with an improvement in their heart pump function over time.

For more information on cardiomyopathy visit: Heart failure and Cardiomyopathy | Connected Cardiology

 

This article is for reference purposes only – it is not designed to be, nor should it be regarded, as professional medical advice. Please consult your own medical practitioner for health advice specific to your condition.

Disclaimer:
This article is for reference purposes only – it is not designed to be, nor should it be regarded, as professional medical advice.