- treat symptoms & prevention of further complications
Dx
-echocardiogram
cardiomyopathy Rx
**HF therapy**
-ACE inhibitors
-aldosterone antagonists
-diuretics
myocarditis patho
-INFLAMMATION of the HEART MUSCLE
-Common from VIRAL INFECTION (but could also be r/t bacterial, autoimmune, or a toxic
agent)
-inflammation= cardiac cell death
-can lead to dilated cardiomyopathy
,myocarditis s/s
-fever
-myalgia's
-fatigue
-dyspnea & orthopnea r/t ventricular arrhythmias
-cardiogenic shock
-DCM
-S3 gallop
-tachycardia
-palpitations
-HF
***sudden cardiac death can develop***
, myocarditis RN
-maintain hemodynamic stability
-symptomatic improvement
-Thorough assessments & VS
-oxygenation
-fluid status
-telemetry
- May require ventricular assist device (VAD) & transplant
Infective Endocarditis Patho & key points
-INFECTION of the endocardium due to streptococcal bacteria
Common w/ IV drug users & abusers, pts with implanted pacemakers, mechanical heart
valves, PICC line, central lines, & implanted ports
Infective Endocarditis s/s
-fever
-flu like symptoms
-murmurs
-petechiae
-red streaks under the nail beds (SPLINTER HEMORRHAGES)
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