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Life-style Measures to be Observed in Individuals with History of Cardiomyopathy-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures to be observed in individuals with history of cardiomyopathy as follows: Reduced output of blood from the heart, in individuals with cardiomyopathy, can result in 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 and [...]

Measures to be Followed to Prevent Worsening of Cardiomyopathy-3

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to prevent worsening of cardiomyopathy as follows: Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday oxygen saturation readings. Report to your physician regarding any oxygen saturations that are progressively decreasing and/or consistently below 90. Observe compliance with oxygen supplementation recommendations, if any ordered. Observe compliance with planning of activities ahead of time, based on endurance levels. Observe compliance with intake of anti-arrhythmic medications. Keep a close watch and report to your [...]

Measures to be Followed to Prevent Worsening of Cardiomyopathy-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to prevent worsening of cardiomyopathy as follows: Individuals with history of co-existing thyroid disorders must observe compliance with periodical evaluation of thyroid function, medication intake, and lab draws, as ordered. Individuals with history of co-existing elevated cholesterol and coronary artery disease must observe compliance with heart healthy diet, periodical evaluation of cholesterol levels, and cholesterol lowering drugs, as ordered. Keep a close watch and report any progressively reducing urine volume [...]

Measures to be Followed to Prevent Worsening of Cardiomyopathy-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to prevent worsening of 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 diabetes must observe [...]

Complications of Cardiomyopathy-3

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of cardiomyopathy as follows: Chest pain and discomfort: Back-up of blood in the heart chambers can result in increased pressure and discomfort in the chest and increased workload on the heart. This increased workload on the heart can result in demand for extra blood and oxygen supply. As, blood and oxygen supply to heart muscle is already compromised in individuals with cardiomyopathy, any extra demand can result in increased risk [...]