Cardiomyopathy Journal of Nursing

Cardiomyopathy: A Closer Look at the Disease

Cardiomyopathy: A Closer Look at the Disease

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Heart disease is a wide term used for a variety of diseases that affect the heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Cardiomyopathy is one of the types of heart disease that affects about 50,000 Americans annually. There are four types of cardiomyopathy: dilated, hypertrophic, restrictive, and arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, 2007). This article will detail the different types of cardiomyopathy as well as the causes, treatment, sign and symptoms, diagnostic procedures and prevention. It will also cover ways to live with cardiomyopathy and end of life care.

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Submitted by Brianne Gallagher, RN, BSN, CCRN
The Signs and Symptoms’ of Cardiomyopathy: The Awareness and Actions of the Registered Nurse 

The Signs and Symptoms’ of Cardiomyopathy: The Awareness and Actions of the Registered Nurse 

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A careful history-taking by the registered nurse or practitioner along with a complete physical examination can reveal cardiomyopathies, but it is appropriate to confirm the diagnosis with a transthoracic echocardiography and selected laboratory studies.

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Submitted by Dr. Gary D. Goldberg, PhD
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