Ijust had new physical stress test done and I scored extremely fit,good scores! I also had a new Echo cardio done and it showed my EF has improved from 20% to 35%. This has helped me alot mentally, it has given alot of hope for the future. I have only been diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy for two and half months. I am also expecting my first child in the end of Sept.,a boy. I just thought that I would share something possitive with everyone! I hope that all of my future post are all good ones. Follow your meds,exercise,change your diet (low sodium),don't smoke and drink in moderation (quit).