Cardiomyopathy
Treatment:
Treatment is focused on relief of symptoms and treatment of causative disorders. Hospitalization may be required when symptoms of severe heart failure are present.
Medications to relieve the workload of the heart and stabilize the patient's condition may be indicated. Oxygen can help reduce the damaged heart muscle's work. Rest is essential.
Expectations (prognosis):
The outcome varies. The disorder is chronic and the condition may deteriorate rapidly.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if symptoms indicate heart failure may be present, or if chest pain is present and not relieved by rest or medication.
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