The survival period of patients with dilated cardiomyopathy is related to the effect of treatment, the severity of the disease, physical fitness and other factors, and cannot be generalized.
1. Dilated cardiomyopathy may have no obvious symptoms in the early stage, and in severe cases, it may manifest as dyspnea, cough, hemoptysis, etc., or even embolism or sudden death. Clinically, the “5-year survival rate” is often used to assess the survival of dilated cardiomyopathy. Generally speaking, the 5-year survival rate of dilated cardiomyopathy after diagnosis is 50%, and the 10-year survival rate is about 25%.
2. Some patients can improve their symptoms through active drug treatment, thus slowing down the progression of the disease and prolonging the survival of patients. Commonly used drugs include angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (e.g. captopril), β-receptor antagonists (metoprolol succinate, etc.), diuretics (furosemide, etc.), and anticoagulants (warfarin, etc.), which should be used in full dosage and regimen according to the doctor’s instructions. If necessary, heart transplantation can also be considered, and at the same time should be strictly abstained from alcohol, avoiding stress and labor.
It is important to note that the key to how long you will live with dilated cardiomyopathy is whether or not you follow your doctor’s instructions and whether or not you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Once diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, patients should consult a doctor and actively cooperate with him/her.