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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
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
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
- ↑ Weintraub RG, Semsarian C, Macdonald P (2017). "Dilated cardiomyopathy". Lancet. 390 (10092): 400–414. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(16)31713-5. PMID 28190577.