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(I42.7) Cardiomyopathy due to drugs and other external agents
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7 490 884 in individuals diagnosis cardiomyopathy due to drugs and other external agents confirmed
1 748 898 deaths with diagnosis cardiomyopathy due to drugs and other external agents
23% mortality rate associated with the disease cardiomyopathy due to drugs and other external agents
Diagnosis cardiomyopathy due to drugs and other external agents is diagnosed Men are 33.91% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis cardiomyopathy due to drugs and other external agents
937 319 (18.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis cardiomyopathy due to drugs and other external agents
811 579 (32.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease cardiomyopathy due to drugs and other external agents - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 75-79
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features cardiomyopathy due to drugs and other external agents
Absence or low individual and public risk
Cardiomyopathy due to drugs and other external agents - what does this mean
Cardiomyopathy due to drugs and other external agents occurs when the heart muscle is damaged by exposure to drugs or other external agents, such as toxins or radiation. this can lead to a decrease in the heart's ability to pump blood effectively, resulting in symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, and irregular heart rhythms.
What happens during the disease - cardiomyopathy due to drugs and other external agents
Cardiomyopathy due to drugs and other external agents occurs when the normal functioning of the heart is disrupted by the presence of certain drugs or other agents, such as alcohol, toxins, or radiation. these agents can cause damage to the heart muscle, leading to a decrease in its ability to contract and pump blood, resulting in symptoms such as chest pain, fatigue, and shortness of breath. if left untreated, this can lead to heart failure and other serious complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical exam
- Blood tests
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Echocardiogram (ECHO)
- Chest X-ray
- Cardiac MRI
- Cardiac CT scan
- Cardiac catheterization
- Drug and toxin screening
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the risk factors associated with cardiomyopathy due to drugs and other external agents.
- Reducing the dosage of the drugs that are known to cause cardiomyopathy.
- Discontinuing the use of any drugs that can cause cardiomyopathy.
- Avoiding the use of illegal drugs.
- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and a balanced diet.
- Reducing stress levels.
- Monitoring and controlling high blood pressure (hypertension).
- Controlling cholesterol levels.
- Quitting smoking.
- Limiting alcohol consumption.
- Regularly monitoring heart health with medical tests.
11 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Cardiomyopathy due to drugs and other external agents - Prevention
The prevention of cardiomyopathy due to drugs and other external agents can be achieved through careful monitoring of medications and avoiding exposure to toxic substances. patients should also be advised to follow a healthy lifestyle, including exercise, diet and stress management. additionally, regular visits to a physician to monitor for any changes in heart health can be beneficial.