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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Dilated Congestive Cardiomyopathy - Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

This is often a disorder that develops slowly over time. An affected person may notice these symptoms:

shortness of breath, especially when laying flat or exercising

chest pain

fatigue

lung congestion, known as pulmonary edema

swelling in the legs, known as edema

A physical exam may reveal:

low blood pressure

liver enlargement

abnormal collections of fluid inside the abdomen, called ascites

abnormal heart sounds, called heart murmurs

an abnormally fast heart rate

sounds of fluid in the lungs

enlarged neck veins

swelling of the legs from fluid buildup

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