Patient's question:
My uncle used to frequently complain about angina. Sometimes the pain was so severe that he would kneel on the ground, clutching his chest. It really worried us. We took him for a thorough heart examination, and the doctor diagnosed him with dilated cardiomyopathy. I had heard from others that this condition is difficult to treat, so I would like to consult with the doctor on how to treat dilated cardiomyopathy.Doctor's answer:
Dilated cardiomyopathy, by the time symptoms appear, has already reached an advanced stage, with significant symptoms of heart failure and potential recurrence of angina. In this stage of dilated disease, the remaining life expectancy is unlikely to be long. The treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy is primarily based on reducing cardiac load. After the occurrence of dilated cardiomyopathy, cardiac ejection fraction increases significantly, which can also lead to pulmonary congestion. If arrhythmias are present, antiarrhythmic drugs should be administered for treatment.