Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
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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 239 doctors who treat alcoholic cardiomyopathy
Which specialist treats alcoholic cardiomyopathy?
Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is initially evaluated by a general practitioner, and treated by a cardiologist or internist, specialists in heart disease and internal medicine. If you have a history of prolonged alcohol use and experience fatigue or trouble breathing, see one of these specialists. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in alcoholic cardiomyopathy
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jessica Avalos Nigoche
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Alejandro X. Ramos Samperio
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Victor Manuel Guisa Sánchez
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 initially evaluated by a general practitioner, and treated by a cardiologist or internist, specialists in heart disease and internal medicine. If you have a history of prolonged alcohol use and experience fatigue or trouble breathing, see one of these specialists. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.