HEALTH TEACHING PLAN

Subject Matter: Cardiomegaly Time allotment: 35

minutes
General Objective: After health teaching, individuals should possess heightened awareness and understanding of cardiomegaly. They will be equipped with
the knowledge to recognize symptoms, adopt heart-healthy lifestyles, and seek prompt medical intervention for improved heart health.
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OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTION ALLOTMENT OF
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At the end of the 35 minutes health teaching, the client will be able to:
Define Cardiomegaly is an umbrella designation for various One-on-one 5 minutes Textbook Pre-test
Cardiomeg conditions leading to enlargement of the heart, which usually discussion
aly remains undiagnosed until the symptoms ensue. It has become
increasingly prevalent and carries a high mortality.
Cardiomegaly means enlargement of the heart.

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Discuss the Here are conditions that can cause an enlarged heart. One-on-one 10 minutes Brochure Self-
Causes and  Ischemic heart disease discussion and case reflection
Risk  Hypertension studies
Factors of  Valvular heart disease
ardiomegal  Cardiomyopathy
y  Congenital heart disease
 Drug and alcohol
 Arrhythmia
 A viral myocarditis
 Risk factors
 You have an inactive lifestyle.
 You or someone in your family have a history of heart
 attacks or an enlarged heart.
 You have hypertension.
 You smoke or drink alcohol excessively.

https://www.medparkhospital.com/en-US/disease-and-
treatment/what-is-cardiomegaly
Familiarize In some people, an enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) causes no One-on-one 10 minutes Case studies Post-test
the signs signs or symptoms. Others may have these signs and discussion and
and symptoms of cardiomegaly: textbooks
symptoms  Shortness of breath, especially while lying flat
 Waking up short of breath
 Irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
 Swelling (edema) in the belly or in the legs

Call 911 or your local emergency number if you have signs and
symptoms of a potential heart attack:
 Chest pain
 Discomfort in other areas of the upper body, including
one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach
 Severe shortness of breath
 Fainting

https://www.medparkhospital.com/en-US/disease-and-
treatment/what-is-cardiomegaly

Explanatio Diagnostic tests may include one or more of the following: One-on-one 5 minutes Academic Post-test
n of  Blood tests discussion Journals
diagnostic  Stress test
procedure  X-ray
 Echocardiogram
 Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  Cardiac biopsy

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/
320591#treatment

a.) Underst Take these steps to help prevent an enlarged heart: One-on-one 5 minutes Government Self-
and discussion Health reflection
ways to  Monitor and manage high blood pressure, high education and post-
prevent cholesterol and diabetes. websites test
 Take any prescribed medications as directed.
 Eat a nutritious, balanced diet.
 Get regular exercise.
 Avoid or limit alcohol.
 Don't smoke.
 Don't use illegal drugs.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/enlarged-
heart/symptoms-causes/syc-20355436