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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a leading cause of sudden cardiac death in younger individuals and can impair quality of life in older adults.
This review outlines diagnostic criteria, treatments, and nursing interventions for adults with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
May guide nursing care in HCM; leaves open need for prospective validation of interventions.
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.
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