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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]