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Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

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Learning about restrictive cardiomyopathy:	Reference What is restrictive cardiomyopathy? Opens New Window Reference How can I learn more about heart failure?
Getting treatment:	Reference What medicines do I take for heart failure? Reference Reference What's the right way to take medicines? Opens New Window Should I get a pacemaker (cardiac resynchronization therapy)? Opens New Window Opens New Window Should I get an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)? Opens New Window Reference What is a heart transplant?
Living with restrictive cardiomyopathy:	Reference Reference How do I avoid triggers for sudden heart failure? Reference What is self-care for heart failure? Reference Reference How do I cut back on fluids? Reference Reference How do I cut back on salt? Reference Reference How do I take my medicines properly? Reference Reference How do I check my weight? Reference Reference Can I eat out when I am on a low-salt diet?
End-of-life issues:	Reference How can family members help make decisions about long-term care? Reference How can I prepare for end-of-life issues?

By:	Reference Healthwise Staff	Last Revised: Reference July 24, 2012
Medical Review:	Reference Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology Reference Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology

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Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

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