WHAT IS DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY

Dilated Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle usually starts in heart's main pumping chamber. In Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) condition, heart's ability to pump blood decreases and it can be a life threatening. Dilated Cardiomyopathy can also cause irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), blood clots or sudden death. Dilated Cardiomyopathy can affect people of all ages including infants and children but it is more common in men ages from 20 to 50.

Signs and symptoms of Dilated Cardiomyopathy include:

• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Reduced ability to exercise
• Swelling in legs, ankles and feet
• Swelling of abdomen due to fluid buildup
• Chest pain
• Unusual sounds when heart beats (heart murmurs)

Numerous factors can cause the left ventricle to dilate and weaken including:

• Diabetes
• Obesity
• High blood pressure
• Alcohol
• Certain cancer medications
• Drugs consumption

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