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    Cardiomyopathy refers to diseases of the heart muscle that make it harder for the heart to pump blood efficiently. The main types are dilated, hypertrophic, and restrictive cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy involves thinning and enlargement of the heart chambers, most commonly the left ventricle. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy causes thickening of the heart muscle, usually in the septum. Restrictive cardiomyopathy results in a rigid heart muscle that does not fill or pump blood properly. Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, and swelling of the limbs. Diagnosis involves echocardiograms, EKGs, chest x-rays and cardiac catheterization. Treatment focuses on medications and lifestyle changes

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    Cardiomyopathy refers to diseases of the heart muscle that make it harder for the heart to pump blood efficiently. The main types are dilated, hypertrophic, and restrictive cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy involves thinning and enlargement of the heart chambers, most commonly the left ventricle. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy causes thickening of the heart muscle, usually in the septum. Restrictive cardiomyopathy results in a rigid heart muscle that does not fill or pump blood properly. Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, and swelling of the limbs. Diagnosis involves echocardiograms, EKGs, chest x-rays and cardiac catheterization. Treatment focuses on medications and lifestyle changes

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    Cardiomyopathy refers to diseases of the heart muscle that make it harder for the heart to pump blood efficiently. The main types are dilated, hypertrophic, and restrictive cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy involves thinning and enlargement of the heart chambers, most commonly the left ventricle. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy causes thickening of the heart muscle, usually in the septum. Restrictive cardiomyopathy results in a rigid heart muscle that does not fill or pump blood properly. Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, and swelling of the limbs. Diagnosis involves echocardiograms, EKGs, chest x-rays and cardiac catheterization. Treatment focuses on medications and lifestyle changes

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    CARDIOMYOPATHY

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    Cardiomyopathy refers to diseases of the heart muscle that make it harder for the heart to pump blood efficiently. The main types are dilated, hypertrophic, and restrictive cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy involves thinning and enlargement of the heart chambers, most commonly the left ventricle. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy causes thickening of the heart muscle, usually in the septum. Restrictive cardiomyopathy results in a rigid heart muscle that does not fill or pump blood properly. Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, and swelling of the limbs. Diagnosis involves echocardiograms, EKGs, chest x-rays and cardiac catheterization. Treatment focuses on medications and lifestyle changes

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    CARDIOMYOPATH

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    CADIOMYOPATHY
    Is a group of diseases that weakened the
    heart muscle, the myocardium making it
    harder to the heart to pump blood.
    symptoms
    shortness of breath
    Fatigue
    Rapid heartbeats
    Chest pain
    Swelling of lower limbs
    Dizziness
    fainting
    Types of cardiomyopathy
    DILATED
    HYPERTROPHIC
    RESTRICTIVE
    DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY
    Thinning of myocardium and enlargement
    of heart chamber most commonly in left
    ventricle.
    Cause:
    unknown
    Risk factor:
    High blood presure
    Previous heart attack
    Alcohol/cocaine use
    Toxin (lead ,mercury)
    Infections
    Obesity and diabetes
    Diagnostic measures
    History
    Echocardiography
    Chest x-ray
    ECG
    Cardiac catheterization
    management
    Nitratres
    Loop diuretics
    ACE inhibitors
    Beta adrenergic blockers
    Aldosterone agonist
    Cardiac glycoside
    Anticoagulation theraphy
    Surgical management
    Cardiac transplantation
    HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY
    Thickening of heart muscle most
    commonly occurs in the interventricular
    septum facing the LV. It obstruct the blood
    flow into the aorta this condition is called
    outflow tract obstruction or obstructive
    hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
    etiology
    Inherited (autosomal dominant)
    Risk factor :
    High blood pressure
    Aging
    “major cause of sudden cardiac death in
    young athlete.”
    Diagnostic test
    History and physical examination
    Transthoracic echocardiogram
    ECG
    Cardiac MRI
    Cardiac catheterization
    management
    Beta adrenergic blockers
    Calcium channel blocker
    Antidysrhytmic drugs
    Surgical management
    Septal myectomy
    Septal ablation
    Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
    (ICD)
    RESTRICTIVE CARDIOMYOPATHY
    When the heart muscle becomes rigid,
    lacking the elasticity require to properly fill
    and pump blood.
    etiology
    Unknown
    Myocardial fibrosis, endocardial fibrosis,
    sarcoidosis and radiation to the thorax.
    “more likely in older people”
    Diagnostic test
    Chest x-ray
    ECG
    Echocardiography
    CT-Scan and MRI Scan
    management
    Beta adrenergic blockers
    Calcium channel blockers
    Steroids
    Antidysrhytmic drugs
    “a heart transplantation may be considered
    if the heart function is very poor and the
    symptoms are severe.
    NURSING MANAGEMENT
    Instruct the pt to take all medicines on prescribed
    time.
    Encourage to use low sodium diet
    Instruct to drink more water
    Instruct the pt to maintain proper body weight
    Teach the pt to balance activity and rest
    Instruct the pt to avoid vigorous activities and
    exercises.
    Encourage to perform stress reduction
    activities
    Teach about breathing and coughing
    exercise
    Suggest the family members to learn about
    CPR.
    Nursing diagnosis
    Decreased cardiac output related to altered
    contractility
    Activity intolerance related to imbalance
    between oxygen supply and demand
    Ineffective role performance related to
    changes in physical health, stress, demands
    of job/life.

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