How can I monitor my dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)?
Self-monitoring can help patients with dilated cardiomyopathy recognise changes early. Dr Ravi Assomull explains why regularly tracking heart rate, blood pressure and body weight can help detect worsening heart failure and support ongoing management.
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Transcript
If you have a diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy, it would be sensible to monitor your heart rate, blood pressure and weight on a daily basis.
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