Dilated cardiomyopathy may be associated with viral infection, alcoholism, non-infectious inflammation and other factors, patients can be treated through general treatment, the use of drugs, surgery, cardiac resynchronization therapy and other ways.
1. General treatment: patients with dilated cardiomyopathy need to strictly stop smoking and drinking, and also need to develop a good lifestyle, ensure adequate sleep, and avoid strenuous exercise.
2. Use of drugs: patients can use captopril, enalapril and other angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors for treatment. Patients with symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath and edema can use furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide and other diuretics to improve symptoms.
3. Surgery: Patients who are not treated with conventional medications may require heart transplantation.
4. Cardiac resynchronization therapy: Patients with severe heart failure can be treated with cardiac resynchronization therapy to reduce mitral regurgitation, increase cardiac output and improve cardiac function.
It is recommended that patients go to the hospital as soon as possible, and use the medication in strict accordance with the doctor’s instructions to prevent serious adverse reactions.