###Human: How to diagnose alcoholic cardiomyopathy? ###Assistant: Hi. Alcohol effects on left ventricular function can be reversible. A number of small studies have demonstrated that if it is started before fibrosis, abstinence from alcohol can result in significant improvement in left ventricular function. A short duration of symptoms of heart failure and abstinence from alcohol are the two factors associated with favourable outcomes. The prognosis of patients with alcohol-induced cardiomyopathy is poor with the continuous use of alcohol. The reported mortality rates are as high as 42% in three years. Light microscopic altered structure and function of myocardial fibers can detect alcohol cardiomyopathy, where echo failed to reveal any abnormality in early stages. For further information consult a cardiologist online -->