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Dr Ravi Assomull
Cardiologist London – Dr Ravi Assomull
What is the prognosis for dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)?
The outlook for patients with dilated cardiomyopathy varies depending on severity and response to treatment. Dr Ravi Assomull explains how modern therapies have improved survival and quality of life, with some patients experiencing substantial recovery of heart function.
Transcript
The outlook and prognosis with DCM can vary widely. What we've learned is that with modern therapies, it's a lot better than it used to be. And now that we can actually treat patients with complete recovery of cardiac function, prognosis can be very good. However, the prognosis will vary widely and very much depends on the response to treatment and the severity of cardiac impairment.