Interventions for Cardiomyopathy - Myocarditis

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Age Cohort: 25 - 59 years

Health Promotion	Disease Prevention	Diagnostic	Curative	Rehabilitative	Palliative
Community Level
Information to patients/families/communities on cardiomyopathy including prevention measures Provision of IEC materials Advocacy for patients with cardiomyopathy including for availability of services Community Health workers training on cardiomyopathy including prevention measures	Living healthy lifestyle including: Avoiding the use of alcohol Controlling high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Eating a healthy diet Getting regular exercise Getting enough sleep Reducing stress		Recognition of signs indicative of cardiomyopathy such as breathlessness, Swelling of the legs, ankles and feet, Bloating of the abdomen due to fluid buildup, Cough while lying down, Fatigue, Dizziness, and fainting First aid Referral to a health facility for management	Community based rehabilitation programs for persons with stroke Home based rehabilitation services	Psychosocial support for the adults with cardiomyopathy and their families to prevent anxiety, depression, and stress, That may be associated with living with the condition Joining a patient support group Seeking support from family and friends
Primary Care
Information to patients/families/communities on cardiomyopathy including prevention measures Provision of IEC materials Advocacy for patients with cardiomyopathy including for availability of services Health workers training on cardiomyopathy	Guidance on Living a healthy lifestyle including; Avoiding the use of alcohol Controlling high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Eating a healthy diet Getting regular exercise Getting enough sleep Reducing stress		Physical and clinical examination Recognition of signs indicative of cardiomyopathy such as breathlessness, Swelling of the legs, ankles and feet Stabilize the patient e.g the breathing Referral to a hospital for management	Physical rehabilitation/physical exercises to restore the motor functions	Psychosocial support for patient with cardiomyopathy and their families to prevent anxiety, depression and stress that may be associated with having the condition Joining a patient support group Seeking support from family and friends
Referral Facility: General
Information to patients/families/communities on cardiomyopathy including prevention measures Provision of IEC materials Advocacy for patients with cardiomyopathy including for availability of services Health workers training on cardiomyopathy	Guidance on Living a healthy lifestyle including; Avoiding the use of alcohol Controlling high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Eating a healthy diet Getting regular exercise Getting enough sleep Reducing stress		Physical and clinical examination Diagnostic including; Chest X-ray. Blood tests cardiac CT scans Medications e.g for blood pressure; Referral to specilised hospitals for specialsied management including of any complications Follow up	Rehabilitation to help regain motor skills and coordination. Occupational, therapy to help the patient participate in gainful occupation Physical therapy/exercises for motor function Speech therapy to help regain lost speech Therapy to help regain sensory function	Psychosocial support for the patient with cardiomyopathy and their families to prevent anxiety, depression, and stress that may be associated with having the condition and/or the complications Joining a patient support group Seeking support from family and friends
Referral Facility: Specialist
Information to patients/families/communities on cardiomyopathy including prevention measures Provision of IEC materials Advocacy for patients with cardiomyopathy including for availability of services Health workers training on cardiomyopathy	Guidance on Living a healthy lifestyle including; Avoiding the use of alcohol Controlling high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Eating a healthy diet Getting regular exercise Getting enough sleep Reducing stress		Physical and clinical examination Diagnostic including; Chest X-ray. Echocardiogram. Electrocardiogram Treadmill stress test Cardiac catheterization for (biopsy) Cardiac CT scan Blood tests Medications e.g for blood pressure; Surgical interventions -eg implanting devices such as pacemaker, septal myectomy Prevention and management of complications of cardiomyopathy including heart failure, blood clots, heart valves problems ICU care Follow up	Occupational, therapy to help the patient participate in gainful occupation Speech therapy to help regain lost speech Physical therapy/exercises for motor function Rehabilitation to help regain motor skills and coordination. Therapy to help regain sensory function	Psychosocial support for the patient with cardiomyopathy and their families to prevent anxiety, depression, and stress that may be associated with having the condition and/or the complications Joining a patient support group Seeking support from family and friends

Age Cohort: 60+ years

Health Promotion	Disease Prevention	Diagnostic	Curative	Rehabilitative	Palliative
Community Level
	Living healthy lifestyle including: Avoiding the use of alcohol Controlling high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Eating a healthy diet Getting regular exercise Getting enough sleep Reducing stress		Recognition of signs indicative of cardiomyopathy such as breathlessness, Swelling of the legs, ankles and feet, Bloating of the abdomen due to fluid buildup, Cough while lying down, Fatigue, Dizziness and fainting First aid Referral to a health facility for management	Community based rehabilitation programs for persons with stroke Home based rehabilitation services	Psychosocial support for the adults with cardiomyopathy and their families to prevent anxiety, depression and stress, That may be associated with living with the condition Joining a patient support group Seeking support from family and friends
Primary Care
Information to patients/families/communities on cardiomyopathy including prevention measures Provision of IEC materials Advocacy for patients with cardiomyopathy including for availability of services Health workers training on cardiomyopathy	Guidance on Living a healthy lifestyle including; Avoiding the use of alcohol Controlling high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Eating a healthy diet Getting regular exercise Getting enough sleep Reducing stress		Physical and clinical examination Recognition of signs indicative of cardiomyopathy such as breathlessness, Swelling of the legs, ankles and feet Stabilize the patient eg the breathing Referral to a hospital for management	Physical rehabilitation/physical exercises to restore the motor functions	Psychosocial support for patient with cardiomyopathy and their families to prevent anxiety, depression and stress, that may be associated with having the condition Joining a patient support group Seeking support from family and friends
Referral Facility: General
Health workers training on cardiomyopathy Information to patients/families/communities on cardiomyopathy including prevention measures Provision of IEC materials Advocacy for patients with cardiomyopathy including for availability of services	Guidance on Living a healthy lifestyle including; Avoiding the use of alcohol Controlling high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Eating a healthy diet Getting regular exercise Getting enough sleep Reducing stress		Physical and clinical examination Diagnostic including; Chest X-ray. Blood tests cardiac CT scans Medications e.g for blood pressure; Referral to specilised hospitals for specialsied management including of any complications Follow up	Occupational, therapy to help the patient participate in gainful occupatio Speech therapy to help regain lost speech Rehabilitation to help regain motor skills and coordination. Therapy to help regain sensory function	Psychosocial support for the patient with cardiomyopathy and their families to prevent anxiety, depression and stress that may be associated with having the condition and/the complications Joining a patient support group Seeking support from family and friends
Referral Facility: Specialist
Information to patients/families/communities on cardiomyopathy including prevention measures Provision of IEC materials Advocacy for patients with cardiomyopathy including for availability of services Health workers training on cardiomyopathy	Guidance on Living a healthy lifestyle including; Avoiding the use of alcohol Controlling high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Eating a healthy diet Getting regular exercise Getting enough sleep Reducing stress		Physical and clinical examination Diagnostic including; Chest X-ray. Echocardiogram. Electrocardiogram Treadmill stress test Cardiac catheterization for (biopsy) Cardiac CT scan Blood tests Admission/inpatient services Medications e.g for blood pressure; Surgical interventions -eg implanting devices such as pacemaker, septal myectomy Prevention and management of complications of cardiomyopathy including heart failure, blood clots, heart valves problems ICU care Follow up	Occupational, therapy to help the patient participate in gainful occupatio Speech therapy to help regain lost speech Rehabilitation to help regain motor skills and coordination. Therapy to help regain sensory function	Psychosocial support for the patient with cardiomyopathy and their families to prevent anxiety, depression and stress that may be associated with having the condition and/the complications Joining a patient support group Seeking support from family and friends