A 55-year-old man has been complaining of feeling short of breath, which he feels has been worsening over the past 4-5 months. He smokes one pack of cigarettes per day for the last 30 years, and he is a recovering alcoholic. He reports being sober for the past 6 months. A transthoracic doppler reveals systolic dysfunction. Which type of cardiomyopathy is most likely present?
A) Restrictive cardiomyopathy
B) Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with obstruction
C) Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy without obstruction
D) Dilated cardiomyopathy

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The patient's history of long-term alcohol use and smoking, along with the finding of systolic dysfunction, suggests dilated cardiomyopathy, which is often associated with these risk factors.

A 55-Year-Old Man Has Been Complaining of Feeling Short of Breath