Dilated cardiomyopathy has been taking medication 5-year survival rate of about 50%, 10-year survival rate of about 25%, the specific how long can live can not be generalized, depending on the specific circumstances. For people with dilated cardiomyopathy, there are obvious symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, dyspnea, double lower extremity edema, etc. If not standardized treatment, it may rapidly aggravate heart failure, or acute left heart failure, which can lead to death in severe cases. For the treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy, commonly used drugs are diuretics, which can avoid edema, such as double lower extremity and gastrointestinal edema. As well as beta-blockers, drugs that inhibit the contraction and beating of the heart and reduce the burden on the heart. Also included are drugs that inhibit cardiac remodeling, including ACEIs, i.e., perindopril, midazolam, and sartan, which relieve cardiac remodeling and dilatation. Therefore, once diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, it is important to take medication according to the guidance of your medical professional to manage the long-term chronic disease. With medication and better dietary management, good quality of life and even long-term survival can be maintained.
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