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Dr Ravi Assomull
Cardiologist London – Dr Ravi Assomull
How is dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) diagnosed?
Diagnosing dilated cardiomyopathy involves a combination of cardiac investigations. Dr Ravi Assomull outlines the key tests used to confirm the condition, including ECG, echocardiography, cardiac MRI and blood biomarkers such as NT-proBNP, which help assess heart function and signs of heart failure.
Transcript
Dialytic cardiomyopathy is typically diagnosed using a combination of tests. The foundation tests are an ECG, echocardiogram and chido MRI. We also use blood tests and specifically rely on a biomarker called NT-ProBNP which is a marker of heart failure.