Hemodynamic benefits of treatment modalities for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: a case study.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a primary disease of the cardiac muscle characterized by a hypertrophied and nondilated left ventricle in the absence of other cardiac or systemic disease. The disorder occurs twice as often in men than in women and is relatively more common in young adults. Early treatment of symptoms may improve hemodynamic benefits and prevent complications, including sudden death. This case illustrates various treatment modalities used to manage symptoms and describes the challenges in effectively maintaining hemodynamic stability.
Evangelista
L S
LS
Department of Nursing, California State University, Los Angeles, USA.
Chen
J
J
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002312:Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial