Cardiomyopathy Health Article

Expectations (prognosis)

The outlook depends on many different things, including the severity of the heart problem, the cause of the cardiomyopathy, and how well you respond to treatment.

The disorder is chronic (long-term)and the condition may get worse very quickly.

Complications

• Heart failure
• Irregular heart beat

Calling your health care provider

Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if symptoms of heart failure develop.

References

Hare JM. The dilated, restrictive, and infiltrative cardiomyopathies. In: Libby P, Bonow RO, Mann DL, Zipes DP, eds. Libby: Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 8th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2007: chap 64.