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Signs and Symptoms of Cardiomyopathy-2

Patient/caregiver was educated that signs and symptoms of 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 as follows: Palpitations and arrhythmia Damaged heart muscle, secondary to poor blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscle, can lead to palpitations and arrhythmias. Patients can [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Cardiomyopathy-1

Patient/caregiver was educated that signs and symptoms of 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 as follows: Hypotension Reduced output of blood from the heart due to cardiomyopathy can result in low blood pressure and hypotensive symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness. Chest [...]

Nurse Teaching on Risk Factors for Development of Cardiomyopathy-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed that damage and alteration to the cardiac muscle is the central element for development of cardiomyopathy. The risk factors and causes for damage and alteration to the cardiac muscle could vary as follows: History of heart attack: Individuals with history of heart attack present with damaged heart muscle. The extent of damage can be proportional to the severity of the attack suffered. Damaged heart muscle can result in ineffective contractions, thus rendering [...]

Risk Factors for Development of Cardiomyopathy-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed that damage and alteration to the cardiac muscle is the central element for development of cardiomyopathy. The risk factors and causes for damage and alteration to the cardiac muscle could vary as follows: Family history: Individuals with family history of cardiomyopathy and heart failure can be at increased risk for the disorder, by inheriting a defective gene, resulting in abnormal growth of heart muscle and cardiomyopathy. High blood pressure: In hypertensive individuals, [...]

Types of Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy is an abnormal condition of the heart, in which the heart muscle can become progressively weak and is unable to contract effectively. Depending on the reason for the heart muscle weakness, cardiomyopathy can be of the following types. Dilated Cardiomyopathy: This is an abnormal condition of the heart, in which the heart muscle progressively stretches and becomes thinner. Thinning of the heart muscle leads to increased space in the heart chambers, with consequent dilation [...]