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DCM Basics – Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Posted on July 20, 2023

Please click on this link or the image above to view a recording of this webinar and learn about: Causes of DCM Symptoms of DCM and How is DCM Diagnosed Stages of Heart Failure Common Treatments for DCM Q&A Session with a Cardiologist Additional Resources & Information: Treatments for DCM: https://dcmfoundation.org/living-with-dcm/treatments-for-dcm All DCMF Recorded Webinars: https://dcmfoundation.org/webinars-news/recorded-webinars Genetics and

Amazing Gene Discovery & Treatment for Infantile DCM

Posted on July 18, 2023

Good news! Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine identified a new cause of infantile DCM and reversed the effects of the mutation. “In an effort to determine the cause behind a rare condition that causes heart failure in children, University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers have identified new gene mutations responsible

Cardiomyopathy, Genetics, and YOU – webinar

Posted on June 27, 2023

Please click on this link or the image above to view a recording of this webinar and learn about: Cardiomyopathy, Genetics, and YOU Getting Better Care: How to find the best doctor(s) for your care and why this is so important Getting More Involved: Learn how patients can get more involved in the Genetic Cardiomyopathy

Genetic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Week

Posted on June 22, 2023

Genetic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Consortium (GCAC) is Proud to Support Global Heart Hub in Their Second Annual Cardiomyopathy Awareness Week Columbus, Ohio, 26 June, 2023 – The Genetic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Consortium (“GCAC”) is excited to partner with Global Heart Hub to support the second annual Cardiomyopathy Awareness Week, taking place June 26 – July 2, 2023. This

“Healthy Together” Wellness Webinar

Posted on April 20, 2023

Please click here or on the image above to view a recording of this webinar and learn about: Tips to improve the quality of your health and life today Learn how to develop a hope-filled mindset and how to create lasting change Simple nutritional tips to improve your diet Reduce stress and learn several mindfulness skills

Support for Your DCM Journey – DCMF Programs, Services, and Helpful Advice

Posted on January 20, 2023

Learn helpful health and emotional wellness advice from a DCM patient and a clinical expert. Then, hear about the expanding patient resources the DCM Foundation is working on to support DCM patients in 2023 and beyond.

Happy Holidays and Thank You!

Posted on December 22, 2022

Stages of Heart Failure

Posted on July 22, 2021

DCM patients and their family members often have questions regarding the stages of Heart Failure. Heart failure is a constellation of signs and symptoms that can be caused by DCM. There are many disease conditions that can cause DCM and other types of cardiomyopathy. Symptom severity of heart failure is classified and categorized by the

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Regeneration Instead of Transplantation in Pediatric DCM

Posted on March 9, 2021

Written by Mirela Dezman – Zagreb, Croatia, Europe I want to share our story because I think it is extremely important to raise awareness of the existence of a method that can save many young lives and can give a big step forward in the treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy among children. The method is called

Welcome

Posted on March 26, 2020

Welcome to the DCM Foundation Blog! We will use this blog to share dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) patient and family stories, DCM resources, and information from health care professionals. As we launch this blog, we want to tell you a little bit about the DCM Foundation, why we started it, and why it’s so important to our team.

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