Hi Rajeshkumar,
I am no professional but looking at the names of the medications, my guess is your dad is in India.
My mom who is only 51 has been suffering from Dilated Cardiomyopathy for a long time. She was diagnosed abt 2 yrs back and takes similar medications. If you are in India, I will highly recommend 'Asian Heart Institute' in Bombay for good heart care and help in diagnosing what your dad has.
Hope it helps.
Rajeshkumar,
thanks for the post.
Some of the medicines you posted are the european trade names and Im not familiar with them all. We do have definite evidence that several medicines have a positive effect in patients with heart failure and cardiomyopathy. These medicines help with the remodeling of the heart and also to modulate the hormonal imbalance that occurs in patients with heart failure leading to water imbalance and increased symptoms.
1. Are the medicines to be continued till his life?
Generally yes. In some patients with reversible causes of cardiomyopathy, medicines can be removed. This is a small percentage however and most patients continue medications indefinitely.
2. Wat precautions are to be taken by him?
I do not know his full history so it's impossible to answer. Compliance with medical regimens and fluid/salt restrictions are very important.
3. Is it fatal?
Patients with cardiomyopathies with heart failure symptoms have an increase risk of mortality. Proper medical regimens do have a positive impact on mortality.
4. Is there any kind of operations availalble?
It would depend on the cause. Ischemia (coronary blockages) would have to be ruled out and remedied. There are also other therapies such as biventricular pacing and AICD implantation in patients with severe symptoms. These are patient specific should be discussed with your physician.
5. Is this a permanent illness ?
Most likely yes.
good luck