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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.
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
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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?

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