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Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy

Treatment

Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy Treatment

Treatment for alcoholic cardiomyopathy may include:

Stop smoking.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Stop drinking alcohol
Healthy heart diet:

Low cholesterol diet.
Low fat diet.
Low salt diet.
Fluid restriction

Medications
Elastic leg support stockings
Follow an exercise plan developed with your doctor.
Increase potassium in the diet.
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Last Updated: Sep 24, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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