What is dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)?
Dr Ravi Assomull explains dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition in which the heart’s main pumping chamber becomes enlarged and less effective at pumping blood. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are important to manage symptoms and protect long-term heart function.
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Dialated cardiomyopathy is where the main pumping chamber of the heart, the left ventricle, becomes enlarged and pumps less effectively.
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