Cardiomyopathies nursing

Cardiomyopathy Types Mnemonics Cheat Sheets for Nursing Students #Nursing #Cardiomyopathies dilated cardiomyopathy causes mnemonic The term “cardiomyopathy” refers to “cardio” (heart), “myo” (muscle), “pathy” (disease of). A dilated cardiomyopathy results in left ventricular chamber enlargement, systolic dysfunction and clinical manifestations of congestive heart failure. Dilated Hearts End In Terrible Infiltration. Dietary – beri-beri (thiamine deficiency)

OverviewCardiomyopathies are diseases of the heart muscle that can cause mechanical and/or electrical dysfunction. Can produce heart failure or fatal arrhythmias. Four key types based on cardiac morphology: Dilated, Hypertrophic, Restrictive, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular CardiomyopathyBe aware that some authors specifically exclude cardiac dilation or hypertrophy caused by cardiac disorders such as hypertension or ischemia, but other authors do not make this distinction. For clarity, in…

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