What are the symptoms of alcoholic cardiomyopathy?
Early symptoms of alcoholic cardiomyopathy include cough, weakness, and fatigue. Additional symptoms of alcoholic cardiomyopathy include leg swelling, weight gain, difficulty breathing when lying flat, increasing shortness of breath with activity, and waking in the middle of the night short of breath. How does the doctor treat alcoholic cardiomyopathy? Treatment for alcoholic cardiomyopathy includes medications that remove excess water from the body and encourage the heart to pump more effectively. Additional treatment includes fluid restriction, and a diet that is low in salt, fat, and cholesterol.
