Dilated cardiomyopathy primary prevention
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Lina Ya’qoub, MD; Abdelrahman Ibrahim Abushouk, MD[2]
Overview
Overview
Methods of primary prevention for cardiomyopathy include; maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking, alcohol and illicit drugs, reducing stress, and treating underlying conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
Methods of primary prevention for cardiomyopathy include; maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking, alcohol and illicit drugs, reducing stress, and treating underlying conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure:[1]
- Quitting smoking
- Losing excess weight
- Avoiding the use of alcohol and illegal drugs
- Getting enough sleep and rest
- Reducing stress
- Treating underlying conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
- Genetic counselling is only recommended in individuals with family history of DCM.
References
References
- ↑ Weintraub RG, Semsarian C, Macdonald P (2017). “Dilated cardiomyopathy”. Lancet. 390 (10092): 400–414. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(16)31713-5. PMID 28190577.
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