Ischemic cardiomyopathy

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It is very important to discuss your situation with your doctor to ensure that you can improve it as much as possible. You can control symptoms of heart failure and angina with medication, lifestyle changes, and by treating any underlying disorder.

• Arrhythmias , including lethal arrhythmias
• Cardiogenic shock

Go to the emergency room or call 911 if:

• You have symptoms of ischemic cardiomyopathy
• You have chest pain that is not relieved by rest or nitroglycerin
• You pass out (syncope)

Review Date: 05/17/2010
Reviewed By: Michael A. Chen, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical School, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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