advance, then you will begin to notice certain symptoms such as fast heartbeats, bloating due to the fluid buildup in your abdomen, fatigue, coughing while laying down, and not being able to lay down flat to sleep.
If you also notice in yourself or your children, fatigue, swelling of the ankles, legs and feet, chest discomfort, dizziness and fainting, these are all symptoms of cardiomyopathy.
Can This Be Prevented?
Unfortunately, cardiomyopathy cannot be prevented. Some cases are due to genetics, while others develop over time or develop instantly and worsen over time.
However, you can lower your risk of development by exercising, controlling diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, reducing your stress levels, incorporating a healthy diet into your everyday life, getting enough sleep and staying away from substances such as alcohol and cocaine.
The heart is a precious treasure to have so it’s important to know what could happen to it or what you could pass on to future generations. Heart failure is serious, so do the work now to prevent issues in the future.