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Complications of Cardiomyopathy-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of 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 exercise [...]

Complications of Cardiomyopathy-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of 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 heart [...]

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

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding findings to watch for and report with 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, for [...]

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

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding findings to watch for and report with 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 on [...]

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

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding findings to watch for and report with 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 and [...]