Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I've been feeling uncomfortable in my heart. Although I often take medication to control it, the effect is not obvious. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they also prescribed medication. I'm asking, is the treatment for alcoholic cardiomyopathy effective?Doctor's answer:
Long-term and excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to alcoholic diseases. After alcohol harms the myocardium, it can cause cardiomyocyte hypertrophy. When the hypertrophy reaches a certain extent, it will significantly affect heart function, leading to symptoms of heart failure. If alcoholic cardiomyopathy is detected early and alcohol consumption is stopped promptly, the disease can be completely reversed. However, once symptoms of heart failure reappear, it cannot be reversed. Additionally, medication for heart failure treatment is necessary.