Heart Disease: Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- What Is dilated cardiomyopathy?
- What are the symptoms of Dilated Cardiomyopathy?
- What causes Dilated Cardiomyopathy?
- How is Dilated Cardiomyopathy diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for Dilated Cardiomyopathy?
- What surgeries are used to treat Dilated Cardiomyopathy?
- Find a local Cardiologist in your town
What Is Dilated Cardiomyopathy?
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a condition in which the heart's ability to pump blood is decreased because the heart's main pumping chamber, the left ventricle, is enlarged and weakened. In some cases, it prevents the heart from relaxing and filling with blood as it should. Over time, it can affect the other heart chambers.
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