The diet instructions your mother was given are very important, as is regular follow-up with her physician. Since cardiomyopathy tends to be a life-long problem that often progresses to heart failure, it is very important that your mother see a physician that she feels comfortable with, and she should consider a second opinion if that is necessary to find a doctor who explains things in such a way that she can be involved in her own treatment. A daily exercise program is usually prescribed for all heart failure patients, a specific type of cardiac rehab. There are of course certain criteria to qualify as a transplant patient, but we will not get in to this as your mother is not currently in that state. I hope you find this information useful.
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