I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy in march 2005. At that time my ef was at approximately 40%. My cardiologist put me on lisinopril 20mg once a day. In february 2006, my second echo revealed an ef of approximately 50% but my cardiologist believes it is a little less then that due to a condition called trace mitral regurgitation. What is trace mitral regurgitation? Is this common for a 21 year old male with dilated cardiomyopathy? Am I going to eventually need a heart transplant? I would appreciate any information. Thank you. - cody