Open AccessHypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Author(s) -
Gail Larkin,
Tamara L. Bellomo,
Lenel Caze
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
nursing
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.187
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 1538-8689
pISSN - 0360-4039
DOI - 10.1097/01.nurse.0000577688.41805.80
Subject(s) - hypertrophic cardiomyopathy , medicine , sudden cardiac death , heart disease , athletes , cardiology , sudden death , cardiomyopathy , disease , pediatrics , physical therapy , heart failure
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a common congenital heart disease, is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in adolescents, young adults, and athletes. Older adults with HCM are less likely to experience sudden cardiac death, but their quality of life can be impaired. This article discusses diagnostic criteria, treatments, and nursing interventions, including patient teaching, for adults with HCM.