Dilated Cardiomyopathy

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Also known as:  Left Ventricular Dysfunction;  Left Ventricular Failure;  Systolic Dysfunction;  Systolic Heart Failure

 

Overview

Dilated Cardiomyopathy is a form of Cardiomyopathy involving enlargement of the chambers of the Heart without a corresponding increase in Heart Muscle (Myocardium), leaving the walls of the Heart stretched, weak, unable to pump blood properly and subject to failure.

 

These Substances may Alleviate Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Hormones

 Supplemental Human Growth Hormone (hGH) (14 IU per week for three months) may increase the growth of the Heart Muscle, may increase cardiac output and may increase tolerance to Exercise in Dilated Cardiomyopathy patients.  [1]

 

Lipids

 Forskolin may improve the function of the Left Ventricle of the Heart in Dilated Cardiomyopathy patients.  [2]

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