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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a common congenital heart disease, is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in adolescents, young adults, and athletes. Older patients with HCM are less likely to… Click to show full abstract
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a common congenital heart disease, is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in adolescents, young adults, and athletes. Older patients 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.
Keywords:
cardiomyopathy new;
hope old;
disease;
old disease;
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy;
new hope
Journal Title: Nursing
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: Nursing
Year Published: 2019
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