How is dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) different from heart failure?
Dilated cardiomyopathy is one of the most common causes of heart failure. In this video, Dr Ravi Assomull explains how DCM affects the heart’s main pumping chamber and why patients may experience symptoms such as breathlessness, fatigue and palpitations.
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Transcript
Dilated cardiomyopathy is a type of heart failure which accounts for about a third of cases. Patients with Dilated Cardioomyopathy will have symptoms of heart failure which include breathlessness, fatigue and possibly palpitations.
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What is dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)?
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What causes dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)?
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What are the symptoms of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)?
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How is dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) diagnosed?
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Is dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) inherited and should my family be screened?
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What is the prognosis for dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)?