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Ischemic cardiomyopathy - Prevention

Alternative Names

Ischemic heart disease; Cardiomyopathy - ischemic

Prevention:

The best way to prevent ischemic cardiomyopathy is to avoid getting heart disease. Stop smoking, eat a healthy diet, maintain a healthy weight, exercise as much as possible, avoid excessive drinking, and see your doctor to control blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes.

  • Reviewed last on: 7/17/2006
  • Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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