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== Prognosis ==

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Prognosis from the onset of occult DCM is variable and can be years. Once clinical signs have developed, the prognosis is poor with a median survival time of 3-6 month depending on the breed. Death is usually due to refractory congestive heart failure or sudden death. The prevalence of sudden death is particularly high in Doberman Pinschers with DCM (30-50%).

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~~Poor: Most breeds survive 6-12 months and in Dobermans and Boxers the prognosis is grave.~~

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~~Good: When cardiomyopathy results from taurine deficiency, but grave in other causes of cardiomyopathy.~~

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