Managing Cardiomyopathies
Cardiomyopathies are a group of cardiac conditions that affect the heart muscle, which often leads to significant morbidity and mortality. Cardiomyopathies affect people of all ages. They can range from mild disease, in which patients have no symptoms and do not require treatment, to severe, debilitating, and life-threatening conditions. If left untreated, cardiomyopathies may eventually evolve into heart failure (HF). Healthcare providers (HCPs) should have a solid understanding of the various disease processes and complications associated with cardiomyopathies so that they can implement the proper interventions and support.
The goal of this course is to equip nurses and physicians in an acute care setting with knowledge of the various types of cardiomyopathies, clinical manifestations, and management strategies.
Cardiomyopathies are a group of cardiac conditions that affect the heart muscle, which often leads to significant morbidity and mortality. Cardiomyopathies affect people of all ages. They can range from mild disease, in which patients have no symptoms and do not require treatment, to severe, debilitating, and life-threatening conditions. If left untreated, cardiomyopathies may eventually evolve into heart failure (HF). Healthcare providers (HCPs) should have a solid understanding of the various disease processes and complications associated with cardiomyopathies so that they can implement the proper interventions and support. The goal of this course is to equip nurses and physicians in an acute care setting with knowledge of the various types of cardiomyopathies, clinical manifestations, and management strategies.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Recognize the pathophysiology and manifestations of cardiomyopathy.
Identify diagnostic tests and management strategies for cardiomyopathy and heart failure (HF).
Discuss the importance of assessment, interventions, support, and education for patients with cardiomyopathies.
Outline:
Section 2: Overview of Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure (HF)
Section 3: Cardiomyopathy Categories
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Section 4: Diagnostics and Management of Cardiomyopathies
Goals of Management for Cardiomyopathy
Role of the Healthcare Provider (HCP)
ReferencesWriter: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN
Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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