A biopsy of the heart may be needed to rule out other disorders. Treatment is focused on relief of symptoms and treatment of causative disorders. Hospitalization may be required when symptoms of severe heart failure are present. Medications to relieve the workload of the heart and stabilize the patient's condition may be indicated. Oxygen can help reduce the damaged heart muscle 's work.
Rest is essential.
The outcome varies. The disorder is chronic and the condition may deteriorate rapidly. This is a cross-sectional view of the interior of the heart. The valves, chambers, and associated vessels are labeled. This is an illustration of the exterior of the heart.