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Complications of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as follows: Hypotension: Reduced output of blood from the heart can result in low blood volume in circulation, low blood pressure, and hypotensive symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness. Also, reduced blood supply to brain, secondary to hypotension and reduced output from heart, can contribute to altered level of consciousness. Eventually, this increase risk for falls and accidents. Exacerbation of SOB: Reduced output of oxygenated blood from the [...]

Findings to Watch for in Individuals with History of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy-3

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding findings to watch for and report with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as follows: Compromised renal function: Progressively reduced blood supply to the kidneys can result in deterioration of renal function, diminished urine output, increased fluid and waste retention, and renal failure. Diminished urine output with increased fluid retention can result in acute weight gain and increased load on already failing heart, which can further complicate the outcome. Try peeing into an urinal periodically, [...]

Findings to Watch for in Individuals with History of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding findings to watch for and report with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as follows: Worsening pedal edema: 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. Individuals can present with swelling of the lower legs, with pitting upon applying slight pressure. The severity of pitting increases with severity of cardiomyopathy. Keep a close watch [...]

Findings to Watch for in Individuals with History of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding findings to watch for and report with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as follows: Blood pressure: Reduced output of blood from the heart can result in low blood volume in circulation, low blood pressure, and hypotensive symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness. 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 [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy-2

Patient/caregiver was educated that signs and symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can vary from mild to severe depending on the degree to which heart muscle is affected, compromised output of blood due to poor cardiac contractions, and the extent of vital organ compromise. Patient/caregiver was educated regarding signs and symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as follows: Palpitations and arrhythmia Damaged heart muscle, secondary to poor blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscle, can lead to palpitations [...]