Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures to be observed in individuals with history of cardiomyopathy as follows: Observe compliance with recommendations for limitations on alcohol consumption, if applicable. Reduced blood supply to the kidneys can result in deterioration of renal function, diminished urine output, increased fluid and waste retention, and in severe cases, even renal failure. Diminished urine output with increased fluid retention can result in acute weight gain and increased load on already failing [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures to be observed in individuals with history of cardiomyopathy as follows: Observe compliance with recommendations for heart healthy diet and fluid volume intake limitations, if any. Limit sodium intake to no more than 2 grams or 2000 mg per day. Make healthy food choices that are low in saturated and trans fats. Individuals with history of co-existing diabetes must observe compliance with dietary intake and calorie recommendations made. Observe [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures to be observed in individuals with history of cardiomyopathy as follows: Fluid back-up into the lungs in individuals with cardiomyopathy 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]