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Suggest Treatment For Mild Cardiomyopathy

How should mild cardiomyopathy be treated? I also am be treated for atrial fibrillatio and high blood pressure. These are my meds. Eliquis 5MG one tab. twice daily Digoxin 0.25MG one tab. daily Metropolol 100MG once a day Lisinopril 10MG one tab. twice daily I am 78years young, am 5 8 and weigh 125 lbs. Have had two knee replacement surgeries in the past two years. Other than the above, I feel wonderful.
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have mild cardiomyopathy . The type of treatment you'll receive depends on which type of cardiomyopathy you have and how serious it is. Your treatment may include medications, surgically implanted devices or, in severe cases, a heart transplant . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination . Doctor may order chest X-ray , echocardiogram , treadmill stress test , catheterization , CT scan , and blood tests . Doctor may recommend an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator and septal myectomy along with medication from which your are already taking many .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwar
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Suggest Treatment For Mild Cardiomyopathy

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have mild cardiomyopathy . The type of treatment you ll receive depends on which type of cardiomyopathy you have and how serious it is. Your treatment may include medications, surgically implanted devices or, in severe cases, a heart transplant . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination . Doctor may order chest X-ray , echocardiogram , treadmill stress test , catheterization , CT scan , and blood tests . Doctor may recommend an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator and septal myectomy along with medication from which your are already taking many . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwar