Patient's question:
My father is 53 years old this year and works as a laborer. He hasn't retired yet. Recently, my father has been feeling unwell and after a thorough examination, the doctor diagnosed him with dilated cardiomyopathy, suspecting it is caused by overexertion. I would like to consult the doctor about how to treat dilated cardiomyopathy caused by overexertion.Doctor's answer:
Once diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, the main treatment is conservative drug therapy or surgical treatment. Conservative drug therapy primarily involves strengthening the heart, diuretics, vasodilation, and myocardial nutrition drugs for symptomatic treatment. If severe dilated cardiomyopathy reoccurs, such as orthopnea affecting normal daily activities, further careful examination and tests may be needed to stabilize the condition through surgical treatment. Rest regularly, prevent fatigue and emotional fluctuations.