Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a condition of the heart muscle that can develop after excessive and prolonged alcohol consumption, which weakens the heart's ability to pump blood efficiently.
Common symptoms: Shortness of breath with exertion or at rest, swelling in the legs and ankles, marked tiredness, and palpitations.
Related factors: It is associated mainly with sustained alcohol consumption over time, so reducing exposure is a central part of care under professional guidance.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist, the internist, and, in acute cases, the emergency physician are the professionals who evaluate this condition. If symptoms of fatigue or difficulty breathing do not improve, it is advisable to seek a medical evaluation.
Data on 34 doctors who treat alcoholic cardiomyopathy
Specialties that treat alcoholic cardiomyopathy
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in alcoholic cardiomyopathy
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Abel Alberto Pavía López
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Mauricio Enrique Zaragoza Perez
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dra. Olga Galván Montiel
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Jorge Escudero de la Peña
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Frequently asked questions
What is alcoholic cardiomyopathy?
Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is a condition of the heart muscle that can develop after excessive and prolonged alcohol consumption, which weakens the heart's ability to pump blood efficiently.
Which doctor treats alcoholic cardiomyopathy?
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy is usually treated by specialists in cardiologist, general practitioner, internist, nephrologist, emergency physician.