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By Mayo Clinic staffYour doctor may recommend adopting the following lifestyle changes to help you manage cardiomyopathy:
- Quit smoking.
- Lose excess weight.
- Eat a low-salt diet (less than 2,300 milligrams a day).
- Get modest exercise, after discussing with your doctor the most appropriate program of physical activity.
- Eliminate or minimize the amount of alcohol you drink. Specific recommendations will depend on the type of cardiomyopathy you have.
