Restrictive Cardiomyopathy: Prevention & Expectations (Restrictive Myocardiopathy)

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Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

Alternate Names : Restrictive Myocardiopathy

Restrictive Cardiomyopathy | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What can be done to prevent the disease?

In most cases, nothing can be done to prevent restrictive cardiomyopathy. Prevention is related to the cause. Early treatment of sarcoidosis and hemochromatosis may help prevent some cases.

What are the long-term effects of the disease?

Congestive heart failure almost always occurs in this condition. Restrictive cardiomyopathy often has a very poor outcome and commonly causes death.

What are the risks to others?

There are no risks to others.

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Author: Eric Berlin, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 07/01/01

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