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Nurse Teaching on Measures to be followed to Prevent Worsening of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy-3

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to prevent worsening of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as follows: Observe compliance with intake of anti-arrhythmic medications. Keep a close watch and report to your physician regarding any worsening signs and symptoms of arrhythmia, such as, fluttering in the chest, racing or abnormally slow heartbeat, poorly felt pulse, dizziness, any episodes of loss of consciousness, chest pain and/or discomfort, and altered levels of consciousness. Be aware of risk factors for clot formation, [...]

Measures to be followed to Prevent Worsening of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to prevent worsening of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as follows: Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday weight recording. Keep a close watch on the severity of pedal edema and other signs of fluid retention, such as, abdominal bloating, facial puffiness, and acute weight gain. Observe compliance with intake of diuretic medications prescribed, if any. Any acute increase of weight, more than 2 pounds in 2 consecutive days or more than 5 [...]

Measures to be followed to Prevent Worsening of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to prevent worsening of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as follows: Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday blood pressure and heart rate readings. Report to your physician regarding any consistent systolic readings below 90 and above 160. Report consistent diastolic readings below 60 and above 90. Report any consistent heart rate readings below 55 and above 100. Observe compliance with all cardiac medications, as prescribed. Individuals with history of co-existing thyroid disorders [...]

Complications of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy-3

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as follows: Blood clot formation: Compromised heart function with fluid back-up, in individuals with cardiomyopathy, can increase the risk for blood clot formation. A case of coexisting arrhythmia can increase the risk for clot significantly. These blood clots floating in circulation can be deposited in any vital organ as emboli, obstruct the blood flow, and can result in serious complications such as myocardial infarction and stroke. Compromised [...]

Complications of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as follows: Heart failure: Persistent back-up of fluid in the heart chambers can lead to increased workload on the heart, progressive deterioration of heart function, further weakening of heart muscle, and heart failure. Patients can present with symptoms of heart failure, such as, fluid retention in the chest leading to difficulty in gas exchange in the lungs, swelling of the extremities with pitting edema, and grossly limited [...]