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What Is The Prognosis For Dilated Cardiomyopathy?

I am curious about the prognosis, i.e. expected symptoms for someone diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy due to alcoholism, also mitral valve regurgitation, ejection fraction of about 30%, atrial fibrilation; he abstained briefly, for about 7 months, less 2 one-week lapses, and has since resumed alcohol consumption.

posted on Thu, 16 Oct 2014

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Sun, 28 Dec 2014 Answered on

Mon, 29 Dec 2014 Last reviewed on

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Keep me posted

General & Family Physician, Dr. Prasanna Heijebu's Response

hi welcome to HCM..
You should quit alcohol and smoking..Dilated cardiomyopathy with ejection fraction 30 percent has poor prognosis..you should be well controlled .maintain blood pressure regularly.continue you medication regularly..consult cardiologist for expert management.thankyou

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What Is The Prognosis For Dilated Cardiomyopathy?

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