Dilated Cardiomyopathy - Market Insight, Epidemiology and Market Forecast - 2034

Key Highlights

• The prevalence of dilated cardiomyopathy has increased in the last decade, due to improvements in disease diagnosis and increased awareness. Further unhealthy life choices like poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, drug and alcohol abuse, stress, etc increase the risk of developing dilated cardiomyopathy. It is one of the leading causes of heart failure worldwide. When left untreated or poorly managed, can lead to progressive deterioration of heart function, ultimately resulting in heart failure.
• A progressive disease of heart muscle, the most common etiology of dilated cardiomyopathy is idiopathic and without any identifiable cause. It also has a familial or genetic predisposition.
• With noteworthy technological advancements in diagnosing heart-related disorders, the diagnosis is projected to improve further.
• The current treatment for dilated cardiomyopathy involves a combination of medications, lifestyle modifications, and, in some cases, surgical interventions.
• Pacing Therapies including the use of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD), biventricular pacemakers, and others have been observed. Heart transplantation is a well-established treatment that enhances the quality of life for patients with dilated cardiomyopathy who have severe symptoms, and a poor prognosis. Unfortunately, suitable donor availability is extremely limited.
• Pharmacological therapy includes the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), beta-blockers, diuretics, aldosterone antagonists, anticoagulants, and other off-label therapies. These medications help dilate blood vessels, reduce blood pressure, and decrease the workload on the heart. Among the current therapies, the majority of the market share was of renin-angiotensin system inhibitors (RASi) (ACE inhibitors/ARB), with USD 146.9 million in 2023, in the 7MM.
• In 2023, the US had the largest market size of dilated cardiomyopathy among the 7MM, accounting for approximately USD 329.4 million. This is expected to increase further by 2034.
• Various early-phase drug candidates such as AVB-401, SGT-601, and others are based on modified gene therapies that will significantly impact the market.

This report delivers an in-depth understanding of dilated cardiomyopathy, historical and forecasted epidemiology, as well as the dilated cardiomyopathy market trends in the United States, EU4 (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain) and the United Kingdom, and Japan.

The dilated cardiomyopathy market report provides current treatment practices, emerging drugs, market share of individual therapies, and current and forecasted 7MM dilated cardiomyopathy market size from 2020 to 2034. The report also covers dilated cardiomyopathy treatment practices/algorithms and unmet medical needs to curate the best opportunities and assess the market’s potential.

Geography Covered

• The United States
• EU4 (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain) and the United Kingdom
• Japan

Study Period: 2020-2034

Dilated Cardiomyopathy Understanding and Treatment Algorithm

Dilated cardiomyopathy overview

Cardiomyopathy is a general term that refers to the disorders of the cardiac muscle that cause mechanical or electrical dysfunction resulting in dilated, hypertrophic, or restrictive pathophysiology. According to the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), dilated cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle, which primarily affects the heart’s main pumping chamber, the left ventricle.

It is the most common type of cardiomyopathy and typically affects those aged 20-60. The heart muscle has difficulty contracting normally, which can lead to irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia), blood clots, or sudden death. Over time, the heart becomes weaker, and heart failure can occur.

In its early stages, dilated cardiomyopathy may not produce any symptoms. Symptoms may worsen gradually or quickly from asymptomatic to severe heart failure. Some symptoms include shortness of breath during exercise, fatigue, swelling in the legs and other areas, coughing, abnormal heart rhythms, and others. While the exact cause of dilated cardiomyopathy is often unknown (idiopathic), several factors have been identified that may increase the risk of developing the condition. These risk factors can be broadly categorized into genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors (substance abuse, and chemotherapeutic agents).

Dilated cardiomyopathy diagnosis

A methodical approach is used to diagnose dilated cardiomyopathy to rule out other possible causes of cardiac dysfunction and identify structural and functional abnormalities in the heart. A comprehensive evaluation of medical history, physical examination, imaging tests, and cardiac tests - such as cardiac MRI, ECG, echocardiogram, and blood tests - as well as other tests are performed.

Dilated cardiomyopathy treatment

The management and treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy are in concordance with the standard heart failure guidelines. Currently, the treatment pattern of dilated cardiomyopathy is mainly dependent on pharmacological therapy, pacing therapy, and surgical options.

ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, diuretics, and aldosterone antagonists are commonly prescribed to manage symptoms and improve heart function. However, the response to these medications can vary among individuals, and some patients may not achieve adequate improvement with pharmacotherapy alone. Even CRT involving the implantation of a device to coordinate the contractions of the heart's ventricles can be beneficial for some patients, particularly those with conduction abnormalities or dyssynchrony in their heart muscle contraction but not all patients with dilated cardiomyopathy may benefit from CRT, and response rates might vary.

In severe cases of dilated cardiomyopathy, surgical interventions such as heart transplantation may be considered. Heart transplantation remains the gold standard for end-stage dilated cardiomyopathy, but it is limited by donor availability and the need for lifelong immunosuppression.

Dilated Cardiomyopathy Epidemiology

As the market is derived using a patient-based model, the dilated cardiomyopathy epidemiology chapter in the report provides historical as well as forecasted epidemiology segmented by total prevalent cases of dilated cardiomyopathy, total diagnosed prevalent cases of dilated cardiomyopathy, gender-specific cases of dilated cardiomyopathy, familial and non-familial cases of dilated cardiomyopathy in the 7MM covering the United States, EU4 countries (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain) and the United Kingdom, and Japan from 2020 to 2034.

• In the 7MM, the total prevalent cases of dilated cardiomyopathy were estimated to be approximately 3,045,174 in 2023, of which the US accounted for around 45%, while EU4 and the UK accounted for nearly 43%, and Japan accounted for approximately 12% of the total prevalent cases. These cases are expected to increase by 2034.
• Among the 7MM, the US accounted for nearly 52% of the total diagnosed prevalent cases of dilated cardiomyopathy. These cases are expected to increase during the study period (2020-2034).
• As per analysis, EU4 and the UK accounted for around 402,538 diagnosed prevalent cases of dilated cardiomyopathy in 2023. These cases are expected to change during the forecast period (2024-2034).
• Among the EU4 and the UK, Germany accounted for the highest diagnosed prevalent cases of dilated cardiomyopathy, accounting for nearly 103,096 cases, followed by France and the UK with approximately 83,529, and 83,410, respectively while Spain had the least cases i.e. around 57,806 in 2023.
• According to estimates based on the analyst's epidemiology model, dilated cardiomyopathy exhibits a higher male preponderance than females in the US. Of the total diagnosed prevalent cases in the US, nearly 63% were males and 37% were females, in 2023.
• In the US, there were nearly 194,036 cases due to family history or genetic causes, while other non-familial causes accounted for approximately 360,352 cases in 2023. As per the analysis, these cases are expected to increase by 2034.
• In 2023, among the 7MM, Japan had the second-highest cases of dilated cardiomyopathy, contributing approximately 11% to the total diagnosed prevalent cases of dilated cardiomyopathy.
• As per the analyst's estimates, in Japan, non-familial/other cases and genetic/familial cases of dilated cardiomyopathy accounted for 70% and 30% of the total diagnosed cases of dilated cardiomyopathy respectively in 2023, which are expected to increase by 2034.

Dilated Cardiomyopathy Drug Chapters

The drug chapter segment of the dilated cardiomyopathy report encloses a detailed analysis of dilated cardiomyopathy-marketed drugs and mid to late-stage (Phase III and Phase II) pipeline drugs. It also helps understand the dilated cardiomyopathy clinical trial details, expressive pharmacological action, agreements and collaborations, approval and patent details, advantages and disadvantages of each included drug and the latest news and press releases.

Marketed Drugs

CORLANOR (ivabradine): Amgen/Les Laboratoires Servier

CORLANOR (ivabradine) is a hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channel blocker indicated for the treatment of stable symptomatic heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy in pediatric patients aged 6 months and older, who are in sinus rhythm with an elevated heart rate. Its mechanism of action involves the inhibition of the IF channels in the sinoatrial node of the heart.

CORLANOR is also approved to reduce the risk of hospitalization for worsening HF in adult patients with stable, symptomatic chronic HF with left ventricular ejection fraction =35%, who are in sinus rhythm with a resting heart rate =70 bpm and either are on maximally tolerated doses of beta-blockers or have a contraindication to beta-blocker use. Moreover, the drug candidate is marketed as PROCORALAN in the EU, for the symptomatic treatment of stable angina and chronic heart failure in patients with elevated heart rates. Additionally, through a collaboration with Servier, Amgen has the rights to commercialize ivabradine in the US.

In April 2019, the US FDA approved the marketing authorization of CORLANOR (ivabradine) for the treatment of stable symptomatic HF due to dilated cardiomyopathy in pediatric patients aged 6 months and older who are in sinus rhythm with an elevated heart rate.

Note: Further marketed drugs and their details will be provided in the report…

Emerging Drugs

Danicamtiv (MYK-491): Bristol Myers Squibb

Danicamtiv (MYK-491) is an orally administered small molecule designed to increase the number of myosin-actin cross-bridges formed during cardiac muscle contraction while having minimal impact on diastolic function. In the heart, myosin is the motor protein that binds to actin to generate the force and movement of contraction. In patients with dilated cardiomyopathy and systolic heart failure, in which the left ventricle of the heart is too distended and weak to pump blood to meet the body’s needs adequately, MYK-491 is intended to increase myosin-actin engagement, thereby targeting the biomechanical defects underlying disease and improving cardiac contractility.

Currently, the company is conducting a Phase II study in patients with genetically dilated cardiomyopathy. Additionally, danicamtiv is also being investigated in patients with systolic dysfunction and atrial fibrillation.

Drug Class Insights

Dilated cardiomyopathy is characterized by the enlargement (dilation) of the heart's left ventricle, impairing its ability to pump blood efficiently. Some of the drug classes commonly used in the management of dilated cardiomyopathy include ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, beta-blockers, and others.

Hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channels play a crucial role in the generation of pacemaker currents in the sinoatrial node of the heart. These channels, specifically contribute to the IF current, which regulates the spontaneous depolarization of SA node cells, ultimately influencing heart rate in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. Based on this mechanism of action Amgen’s CORLANOR is US FDA-approved for treating stable symptomatic heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy in pediatric patients aged 6 months to 18 years old.

ACE inhibitors or ARB are used in the treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and are suggested for patients affected with dilated cardiomyopathy. Aldosterone receptor blockade with spironolactone or eplerenone is also recommended in patients with New York Heart Association (NYHA) heart failure class II-IV and systolic dysfunction.

Similarly, beta-blockade with carvedilol, bisoprolol, or long-acting metoprolol is recommended in all patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction without any contraindications. The addition of isosorbide dinitrate plus hydralazine also has been shown to increase survival amongst those with advanced disease. In some cases, beta-blockers allow an enlarged heart to become more normal in size. Common beta-blockers include carvedilol, metoprolol, propranolol, and atenolol. Side effects include dizziness, low heart rate, low blood pressure, and, in some cases, fluid retention, fatigue, impaired school performance, and depression.

Furthermore, the choice of anticoagulation drugs depends on how likely it is that a blood clot will form. Less strong anticoagulation medications include aspirin and dipyridamole. Common anti-arrhythmia medications include amiodarone, procainamide, and lidocaine.

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Market Outlook

Currently, the treatment pattern of dilated cardiomyopathy is mainly dependent on pharmacological therapy, pacing therapy, surgical options, and CORLANOR (ivabradine).

The pharmacological therapies consist of diuretics, inotropic agents, afterload-reducing agents, beta-blockers, anticoagulation medications, and anti-arrhythmia medications. The main diuretics that are prescribed for the treatment are furosemide, spironolactone, bumetanide, and metolazone. Common side effects of diuretics include dehydration and abnormalities in the blood chemistry, particularly potassium loss.

Key players Bristol Myers Squibb, Berlin Cures, Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Solid Biosciences, and others are evaluating their lead candidates in different stages of clinical development. They aim to investigate their products to treat dilated cardiomyopathy

• The total market size of dilated cardiomyopathy in the 7MM was approximately USD 463.6 million in 2023 and is projected to increase during the forecast period (2024-2034).
• The market size of dilated cardiomyopathy in the US was approximately USD 329.4 million in 2023, which is anticipated to increase due to the increasing awareness of the disease and the launch of the emerging therapy.
• The total market size of EU4 and the UK was calculated to be approximately USD 100.0 million in 2023, which was nearly 22% of the total market revenue for the 7MM.
• According to the analyst's estimates, among EU4 and the UK, Germany accounted for the highest market with approximately USD 25.6 million in 2023, followed by France with approximately USD 20.8 million in the respective year, and the UK with USD 20.7 million in 2023.
• According to the analyst's analysis, in the US, among the currently used therapies, the majority of the market share was of Renin-angiotensin system inhibitors (RASi) (ACE inhibitors and ARB), with a revenue of approximately USD 94.1 million, in 2023.
• The only US FDA-approved product, Amgen’s CORLANOR (ivabradine), generated the second-highest revenue of USD 90.3 million, in the US, in 2023.
• In 2023, Japan with a revenue of approximately USD 34.2 million, accounted for the second-highest market size of dilated cardiomyopathy among the 7MM, which is expected to increase significantly by 2034.
• As the late-stage pipeline for dilated cardiomyopathy is restrictive, among the emerging therapies, danicamtiv (MYK-491) being developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb, is a selective cardiac myosin activator that has an improved LV volume and functioning while maintaining relaxation, will have a first mover advantage and with a potential to change the market dynamics upon its entry in the year 2027 in the US.
• Berlin Cure’s BC007 is a DNA aptamer-based compound that binds to and eliminates pathogenic autoantibodies directed against the beta-1 adrenoceptor, a receptor belonging to the large family of cell surface receptors known as G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR) that regulate the heart’s rate and contraction strength. BC007 is anticipated to generate a market share of USD 4.2 million in its launch year (2028), in the US.

Dilated Cardiomyopathy Drugs Uptake

This section focuses on the uptake rate of potential drugs expected to be launched in the market during 2020-2034. For example, Berlin Cures BC007 is expected to enter the US market by 2028 and is projected to have a slow-medium uptake during the forecast period.

Dilated Cardiomyopathy Pipeline Development Activities

The report provides insights into different therapeutic candidates in Phase III, Phase II, and Phase I. It also analyzes key players involved in developing targeted therapeutics.

Pipeline development activities

The report covers information on collaborations, acquisitions and mergers, licensing, and patent details for emerging therapies for dilated cardiomyopathy.

KOL Views

To keep up with current market trends, we take KOLs and SMEs’ opinions working in the domain through primary research to fill the data gaps and validate our secondary research. Industry Experts contacted for insights on dilated cardiomyopathy evolving treatment landscape, patient reliance on conventional therapies, patient therapy switching acceptability, and drug uptake, along with challenges related to accessibility, including Medical/scientific writers, Medical Professionals, Professors, Directors, and Others.

The analysts connected with 50+ KOLs to gather insights; however, interviews were conducted with 15+ KOLs in the 7MM. Centers like the University of Washington, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, University Heart Centre Hamburg, Germany, Careggi University Hospital, Italy, and the Royal Brompton Hospital, were contacted. Their opinion helps understand and validate current and emerging therapy treatment patterns or dilated cardiomyopathy market trends. This will support the clients in potential upcoming novel treatments by identifying the overall scenario of the market and the unmet needs.

Physician’s View

According to our primary research analysis, various ACE inhibitors, and ARB therapies are available in the market and prescribed for symptomatic relief and managing heart-related complications however, no therapy has yet been approved to address dilated cardiomyopathy in adults. Surgical options, such as heart transplant, are considered the gold standard treatment for end-stage dilated cardiomyopathy when medical therapy is no longer effective and the patient's quality of life is significantly impacted. However, as with any surgical procedure, heart transplantation has potential risks and side effects. For example, the body's immune system may still recognize the transplanted heart as foreign tissue and attempt to reject it.

The current pipeline contains adeno-associated virus gene therapy therapies, BAG3 protein replacements, and several small molecules that target different pathways in dilated cardiomyopathy. The entry of these drugs will provide different options relating to patient-specific needs based on the severity of dilated cardiomyopathy.

Qualitative Analysis

We perform Qualitative and market Intelligence analysis using various approaches, such as SWOT and Conjoint Analysis. In the SWOT analysis, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in terms of disease diagnosis, patient awareness, patient burden, competitive landscape, cost-effectiveness, and geographical accessibility of therapies are provided. These pointers are based on the Analyst’s discretion and assessment of the patient burden, cost analysis, and existing and evolving treatment landscape.

Conjoint Analysis analyzes multiple emerging therapies based on relevant attributes such as safety, efficacy, frequency of administration, route of administration, and order of entry. Scoring is given based on these parameters to analyze the effectiveness of therapy.

To analyze the effectiveness of these therapies, have calculated their attributed analysis by giving them scores based on their ability to improve atrial and ventricular dimension/function and ability to regulate heart rate.

Further, the therapies’ safety is evaluated wherein the adverse events are majorly observed, and it sets a clear understanding of the side effects posed by the drug in the trials, which directly affects the safety of the molecule in the upcoming trials. It sets a clear understanding of the side effects posed by the drug in the trials. In addition, the scoring is also based on the route of administration, order of entry and designation, probability of success, and the addressable patient pool for each therapy. According to these parameters, the final weightage score and the ranking of the emerging therapies are decided.

Market Access and Reimbursement

The current treatment regime for dilated cardiomyopathy in the US has high costs of treatment that affect the affordability and access of drugs to patients. The reimbursement challenges related to medical care and treatment for individuals with dilated cardiomyopathy can be significant as it often requires specialized medical attention, covering the costs of diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care.

Often, the decision to reimburse comes down to the price of the drug relative to the benefit it produces in treated patients. There is financial assistance available from both governments and pharmaceutical companies to help people who cannot afford the cost of their medications and to expand the coverage.

The CORLANOR (ivabradine) Patient Support Program, launched by the Amgen Safety Net Foundation, a nonprofit patient assistance program sponsored by Amgen, aims to provide qualifying patients with free access to Amgen medications. Eligible commercially insured patients with dilated cardiomyopathy can pay as little as USD 20 per month through the CORLANOR (ivabradine) Copay Card Program.

Similarly, the HealthWell Foundation estimates that patients in the United States will spend an average of USD 2,520 during the 12-month grant period for this disease area. However, the HealthWell fund can assist with premium payments. Medicare supplemental policies can assist with cost-sharing for many aspects of your healthcare, and a HealthWell Foundation grant to cover premiums may be preferable to treatment-specific cost-sharing.


The report provides detailed insights on the country-wise accessibility and reimbursement scenarios, cost-effectiveness scenarios, programs making accessibility easier and out-of-pocket costs more affordable, insights on patients insured under federal or state government prescription drug programs, etc.

Scope of the Report

• The report covers a segment of key events, an executive summary, and a descriptive overview of dilated cardiomyopathy, explaining its causes, signs and symptoms, pathogenesis, and currently available therapies.
• Comprehensive insight into the epidemiology segments and forecasts, the future growth potential of diagnosis rate, disease progression, and treatment guidelines have been provided.
• Additionally, an all-inclusive account of the current and emerging therapies and the elaborative profiles of late-stage and prominent therapies will impact the current treatment landscape.
• A detailed review of the dilated cardiomyopathy market, historical and forecasted market size, market share by therapies, detailed assumptions, and rationale behind our approach is included in the report, covering the 7MM drug outreach.
• The report provides an edge while developing business strategies by understanding trends through SWOT analysis and expert insights/KOL views, patient journey, and treatment preferences that help shape and drive the 7MM dilated cardiomyopathy market.

Dilated cardiomyopathy report insights

• Patient Population
• Therapeutic Approaches
• Dilated Cardiomyopathy Pipeline Analysis
• Dilated Cardiomyopathy Market Size and Trends
• Existing and Future Market Opportunity

Dilated cardiomyopathy report key strengths

• 11 years Forecast
• The 7MM Coverage
• Dilated Cardiomyopathy Epidemiology Segmentation
• Key Cross Competition
• Attribute analysis
• Drugs Uptake and Key Market Forecast Assumptions

Dilated cardiomyopathy report assessment

• Current Treatment Practices
• Unmet Needs
• Pipeline Product Profiles
• Market Attractiveness
• Qualitative Analysis (SWOT and Conjoint Analysis)

Key Questions

Market Insights

• What was the total market size of dilated cardiomyopathy, the market size of dilated cardiomyopathy by therapies, and market share (%) distribution in 2020, and what would it look like by 2034? What are the contributing factors for this growth?
• How will danicamtiv (MYK-491), and BC 007 affect the treatment paradigm of dilated cardiomyopathy?
• How will danicamtiv (MYK-491) compete with other upcoming products and marketed therapies?
• Which drug is going to be the largest contributor by 2034?
• What are the pricing variations among different geographies for approved and marketed therapies?
• How would future opportunities affect the market dynamics and subsequent analysis of the associated trends?

Epidemiology Insights

• What are the disease risks, burdens, and unmet needs of dilated cardiomyopathy? What will be the growth opportunities across the 7MM with respect to the patient population pertaining to dilated cardiomyopathy?
• What is the historical and forecasted dilated cardiomyopathy patient pool in the United States, EU4 (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain) and the United Kingdom, and Japan?
• Out of the countries mentioned above, which country would have the highest diagnosed prevalent dilated cardiomyopathy population during the forecast period (2024-2034)?
• What factors are contributing to the growth of dilated cardiomyopathy cases?

Current Treatment Scenario, Marketed Drugs, and Emerging Therapies

• What are the current options for the treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy? What are the current clinical and treatment guidelines for treating dilated cardiomyopathy?
• How many companies are developing therapies for the treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy?
• How many emerging therapies are in the mid-stage and late stage of development for treating dilated cardiomyopathy?
• What are the recent novel therapies, targets, mechanisms of action, and technologies developed to overcome the limitations of existing therapies?
• What is the cost burden of current treatment on the patient?
• Patient acceptability in terms of preferred treatment options as per real-world scenarios?
• What are the accessibility issues of approved therapy in the US?
• What is the 7MM historical and forecasted market of dilated cardiomyopathy?

Reasons to Buy

• The report will help develop business strategies by understanding the latest trends and changing treatment dynamics driving the dilated cardiomyopathy market.
• Insights on patient burden/disease prevalence, evolution in diagnosis, and factors contributing to the change in the epidemiology of the disease during the forecast years.
• Understand the existing market opportunities in varying geographies and the growth potential over the coming years.
• The distribution of historical and current patient share is based on real-world prescription data in the US, EU4 (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain) and the United Kingdom, and Japan.
• Identifying upcoming solid players in the market will help devise strategies to help get ahead of competitors.
• Detailed analysis and ranking of class-wise potential current and emerging therapies under the conjoint analysis section to provide visibility around leading classes.
• Highlights of Access and Reimbursement policies for dilated cardiomyopathy, barriers to accessibility of approved therapy, and patient assistance programs.
• To understand Key Opinion Leaders’ perspectives around the accessibility, acceptability, and compliance-related challenges of existing treatment to overcome barriers in the future.
• Detailed insights on the unmet needs of the existing market so that the upcoming players can strengthen their development and launch strategy.