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Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy is a group of diseases affecting the heart muscle, leading to impaired cardiac function and increasing the risk of heart failure and other cardiovascular complications. As nurses, understanding cardiomyopathy, including its common forms such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), cardiac amyloidosis, and heart failure, is vital for providing effective care and improving patient outcomes. Common related disease states include hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and cardiac amyloidosis.

Nurses' role in patient education, symptom management, and coordination of multidisciplinary care is vital in addressing cardiomyopathy and its complications. By recognizing these conditions early and advocating for tailored interventions, you can help mitigate their impact on cardiovascular health.

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Cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Team-Based Care

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic heart condition. Typical symptoms,…

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Across the Lifespan

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) diagnosis and management are complicated; symptoms may include shortness…

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ATTR-CM Nurse Navigation: What Did I Get Myself Into?

Learn about ATTR-CM symptoms and diagnostics, team-based care and specialists, and the…