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Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 6, 2025.

Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) is a disease of your heart muscle. RCM occurs when the lower chambers of your heart (ventricles) become stiff or weak. Ventricles pump blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. When the ventricles are stiff or weak, your heart cannot fill with enough blood. This decreases the blood and oxygen supply to the rest of your body.

Heart Chambers

DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS:

Call your local emergency number (911 in the US) if:

Return to the emergency department if:

Call your doctor if:

Medicines:

You may need any of the following:

Treatment:

RCM cannot be cured. The goal of treatment is to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life. You may need any of the following:

Self-care:

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Follow up with your doctor or cardiologist as directed:

Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.

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