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Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2024.

Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) is a disease of your heart muscle that causes your ventricles to become stiff or weak. The ventricles are the 2 lower chambers of your heart. They pump blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. When the ventricles are stiff or weak, your heart does not fill with enough blood. This decreases the blood and oxygen supply to the rest of your body.

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Medicines:

Follow up with your healthcare provider or cardiologist as directed:

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

Self-care:

Contact your healthcare provider or cardiologist if:

Return to the emergency department if:

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