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I am an alcoholic. Do I have alcoholic cardiomyopathy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a heavy drinker. I have been getting heart pain and fast heart rate. How to get diagnosed with alcoholic cardiomyopathy when the echo test result is normal, and 24-hour ECG test shows tachycardia? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Alcohol effects on left ventricular function can be reversible. A number of small studies have demonstrated that if it is started before fibrosis, abstinence from alcohol can result in significant improvement in left ventricular function. A short duration of symptoms of... Read Full »