Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Dilated Cardiomyopathy - Symptoms

Some patients may not experience any symptoms if the condition is mild. Most symptomatic patients complain of reduced effort tolerance.

Other symptoms can include:

Breathlessness on lying down
Leg swelling
Fatigue

Dilated Cardiomyopathy - Preparing for surgery

Dilated Cardiomyopathy - Post-surgery care

Dilated Cardiomyopathy - Other Information

Abnormal Heart Rhythm/Arrhythmia,

Cardiomyopathy,

Diabetes Management,

Heart Failure,

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD),

Pacemaker

Article contributed by Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore; NHCS Cardiology @ SKH, Sengkang General Hospital

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