Year: 2007
Type: article
Abstract: BILL, MY LIFE PARTNER of 40 years, was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy in 2003 when he was 60. The latter is a quite common severe heart disease, usually of people older than Bill. Coronary heart disease saturates publicity about heart disease, making other heart disease invisible. Coronary heart disease tends to be a disease of coronary arteries but Bill?s arteries are very good. Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. The damage has led to heart failure, the inability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to supply his body?s needs. In heart failure or reduced function, the heart is unable to pump as effectively, with symptoms such as shortness of breath, tiredness and fluid retention.1 Cases are sometimes treated with a heart transplant.
Source: Australian Health Review
DOI: 10.1071/ah070167
Author: Claire Williams
Institution: Flinders University
Language: English
Topic: Nursing care and research
Subfield: Pharmacy
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2072411544