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Pathophysiology of Cardiomyopathy

Patient/caregiver was educated on pathophysiology of cardiomyopathy as follows: Cardiomyopathy is an abnormal condition of the heart, in which the heart muscle can become progressively weak and is unable to contract effectively. Effective contraction of heart is important for normal blood flow and adequate pumping of blood by the heart to vital organs. The ineffective contractions of the heart result in reduced emptying of the heart chambers, leading to increased back-up of blood in the [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed with Ventricular Flutter-3

Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures to be observed with ventricular flutter as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of clot and emboli formation, such as, acute dry cough, sudden chest pain with exacerbation of shortness of breath, acute calf pain with swelling of the lower limb, and dizziness. Observe compliance with recommendations for smoking cessation, if applicable. Observe compliance with intake of blood thinner and anticoagulant medications, if any ordered. Observe compliance with [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed with Ventricular Flutter-2

Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures to be observed with ventricular flutter as follows: Fluid back-up into the lungs in individuals with arrhythmia can lead to fluid retention in the chest, difficulty in gas exchange in the lungs, poor oxygen pick-up, and exacerbation of shortness of breath. Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday oxygen saturation readings. Report to your physician regarding any oxygen saturations consistently below 90. Oxygen dependent individuals must observe compliance with [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed with Ventricular Flutter-1

Patient/caregiver was educated upon life-style measures to be observed with ventricular flutter as follows: Reduced output of blood from the heart, in individuals with arrhythmia, can result in low blood pressure and hypotensive symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness. Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday blood pressure readings. Report to your physician regarding any consistent systolic readings below 90 and diastolic readings below 60. Persistent back-up of fluid in the heart chambers can lead to [...]

Findings to Watch for and Report with Ventricular Flutter-3

Patient/caregiver was educated upon findings to watch for and report with ventricular flutter as follows: Compromised renal function: Progressively reduced blood supply to the kidneys in individuals with history of arrhythmia 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. [...]