Dilated Cardiomyopathy
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Dilated cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle in which one of its chambers enlarges and loses the strength to pump blood efficiently. As it weakens, the heart works harder to fulfill its function.
Symptoms that may appear: tiredness, difficulty breathing with exertion or when lying down, swelling in the legs, and palpitations.
When to seek care? If you notice unusual fatigue or shortness of breath that does not improve, a cardiology evaluation helps understand what is happening.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist is the professional who studies dilated cardiomyopathy, and in children the pediatric cardiologist. Faced with symptoms like those described, seeing the specialist promptly is the best decision for your cardiovascular health.
Data on 264 doctors who treat dilated cardiomyopathy
Which specialist treats dilated cardiomyopathy?
Dilated cardiomyopathy is treated by a cardiologist, with support from a pediatric cardiologist in children's cases; a general practitioner can provide initial follow-up, and an emergency medicine physician should be involved during acute crises. If you have fatigue, leg swelling, or trouble breathing, see a cardiologist. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.
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Doctors specialized in dilated cardiomyopathy
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Frequently asked questions
What is dilated cardiomyopathy?
Dilated cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle in which one of its chambers enlarges and loses the strength to pump blood efficiently. As it weakens, the heart works harder to fulfill its function.
Which doctor treats dilated cardiomyopathy?
Dilated cardiomyopathy is treated by a cardiologist, with support from a pediatric cardiologist in children's cases; a general practitioner can provide initial follow-up, and an emergency medicine physician should be involved during acute crises. If you have fatigue, leg swelling, or trouble breathing, see a cardiologist. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.