Dilated Cardiomyopathy - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a condition in which the heart's ability to pump blood is decreased due to enlarged, dilated and weak left ventricle (heart's main pumping chamber).

Symptoms-

Arrhythmia

Ascites

Blood clots

Chest pain

Cough and congestion

Dizziness or lightheadedness

Fainting

Fatigue

Heart murmurs

Inability to exercise

Legs, ankles and feet swelling

Palpitations

Shortness of breath

Weight gain

Causes-
The exact cause of Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) dilated cardiomyopathy is not fully understood. Possible factors are

Alcoholism

Arrhythmias

Certain cancer medications

Cocaine use and abuse

Diabetes

Heart valve disease

High blood pressure (hypertension)

Obesity

Pregnancy complications

Thyroid disease

Toxins Exposure

Viral, bacterial or fungal Infections

Specialist to visit
Cardiologist

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References-
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.heart.org
https://my.clevelandclinic.org
https://www.cardiomyopathy.org
https://www.nhs.uk