Our cardiologist explains dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition that causes the heart muscle to become weakened and enlarged resulting in a heart that can't pump enough blood to the rest of the body. This video gives an overview of the disease and reviews the signs of the condition as well as screening and treatment options available.
00:00 Dilated cardiomyopathy overview
01:12 Signs, symptoms and screening for dilated cardiomyopathy
03:11 Treatment options for dilated cardiomyopathy
04:14 How genetics plays a role in dilated cardiomyopathy
06:11 Dilated cardiomyopathy risks and prevention
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