What is dilated cardiomyopathy?
Dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart becomes weakened and enlarged due to inefficient pumping of the left ventricle (chamber of the heart). Over time the inefficient pumping can affect the lungs, liver, and other body systems.
How do members experience dilated cardiomyopathy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with dilated cardiomyopathy*
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for dilated cardiomyopathy*
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Who has dilated cardiomyopathy on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 7 | |
| 30s | 18 | |
| 40s | 18 | |
| 50s | 40 | |
| 60s | 30 | |
| 70+ | 25 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 55 | |
| Female | 81 |
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