Treatment Options: Cardiomyopathy Treatment Program: University of Iowa Heart and Vascular Care: University of Iowa Health Care

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Treatment Options

Medications are adjusted to individual health state and tolerance.
Patient education and close follow-up is provided by program nursing coordinators, dietitians, pharmacists, and rehabilitation nurses.
Surgical procedures (bypass or valve surgery) are offered for appropriate patients.
Heart transplantation is available for appropriate candidates.
Ventricular assisted devices are available to support the heart.
Enrollment in experimental medical therapy, including drug and device therapy
Bio-Z: a device that allows for noninvasive hemodynamic testing to be obtained
Ultrafiltration Fluid Removal System
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

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