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Idiopathic Myocarditis and Dilated Cardiomyopathy
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Idiopathic Myocarditis and Dilated Cardiomyopathy
by Heather__0__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Heather on December 15, 1998 at 21:32:48:
I have been tentatively diagnosed with idiopathic myocarditis, and the doctor says that there is some evidence of beginning cardiomyopathy. While we await other tests/procedures/etc., he has ordered bed rest. My question is: if the diagnosis is accurate, and I do have idiopathic myocarditis with the beginning stages of dilated cardiomyopathy, how long will this enforced bed rest be in effect? Also, assuming that this disease process resolves (how long does this generally take?), will there be any long-term damage to my heart? Finally, what are the prognostic indicators for this disease? What factors make for a worse prognosis, and which factors make for a better prognosis?
Thanks!
I have been tentatively diagnosed with idiopathic myocarditis, and the doctor says that there is some evidence of beginning cardiomyopathy. While we await other tests/procedures/etc., he has ordered bed rest. My question is: if the diagnosis is accurate, and I do have idiopathic myocarditis with the beginning stages of dilated cardiomyopathy, how long will this enforced bed rest be in effect? Also, assuming that this disease process resolves (how long does this generally take?), will there be any long-term damage to my heart? Finally, what are the prognostic indicators for this disease? What factors make for a worse prognosis, and which factors make for a better prognosis?
Thanks!
