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Does Congestive Cardiomyopathy Increase The Risk Of A Cardiac Attack?

Hey, im 29 years old and had no prior history of sudden cardiac arrest, or any kind of heart problems. 6 months ago I found found out I have an ejection fraction of 20% and that I have congestive cardiomyopathy. My cardiologist says I m categorized as stage two heart failure. I m currently on the maximum dose of Coreg, and started taking entresto as well one month ago. im also on Spironolacton 25 mg. Can I still be at high risk of sudden cardiac death?
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Congestive cardiomyopathy occurrs mostly in adults 20 to 60. It affects the heart's ventricles and atria, the lower and upper chambers of the heart, respectively.Frequently the disease starts in the left ventricle, the heart's main pumping chamber. The heart muscle begins to dilate, meaning it stretches and becomes thinner. Consequently, the inside of the chamber enlarges. The problem often spreads to the right ventricle and then to the atria. As the heart chambers dilate, the heart muscle doesn't contract normally and cannot pump blood very well. As the heart becomes weaker heart failure can occur. Congestive cardiomyopathy can lead to heart valve problems, arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) and blood clots in the heart.
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Does Congestive Cardiomyopathy Increase The Risk Of A Cardiac Attack?

Congestive cardiomyopathy occurrs mostly in adults 20 to 60. It affects the heart s ventricles and atria, the lower and upper chambers of the heart, respectively.Frequently the disease starts in the left ventricle, the heart s main pumping chamber. The heart muscle begins to dilate, meaning it stretches and becomes thinner. Consequently, the inside of the chamber enlarges. The problem often spreads to the right ventricle and then to the atria. As the heart chambers dilate, the heart muscle doesn t contract normally and cannot pump blood very well. As the heart becomes weaker heart failure can occur. Congestive cardiomyopathy can lead to heart valve problems, arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) and blood clots in the heart.