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Dilated Congestive Cardiomyopathy - Dilated Cardiomyopathy
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the condition?
In many cases, this disease cannot be prevented. Avoiding alcohol, cocaine, and other toxic agents can prevent some cases.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
This is a very serious condition with a fairly high risk of death. Unless there is a treatable cause or toxin, little can be done to prolong life. Death usually occurs from heart failure, irregular heartbeats, or blood clots that develop in the heart.
What are the risks to others?
There are no risks to others.