Alcoholic dilated cardiomyopathy.
This article provides an overview of alcoholic dilated cardiomyopathy. It aims to increase awareness of the condition among nurses, and help in early diagnosis and appropriate treatment referrals. The key message is that all patients with alcoholic dilated cardiomyopathy should be advised and assisted to stop drinking alcohol.
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Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Chorley. christopher.nicholson@centrallancashire.nhs.uk
Nicholson
Christopher
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Owens
Lynn
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D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications*; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis