Cardio 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Group of disorders in which the heart chamber are unable to properly fill with blood b/c of stiffness of the heart
A
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
2
Q
Condition in which parts of the heart muscle become thicker than other parts
Congenital
Young athletes collapse and die with dysrhythmias
A
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
3
Q
Most common cardiomyopathy
Condition in which the heart becomes weakened and enlarged
A
Dilated cardiomyopathy
4
Q
SOB w/ exertion or at rest Swelling in legs, ankles feet Bloating Fatigue Irregular heart beats Dizziness
A
S/S of cardiomyopathy
5
Q
Normal or nondiagnostic changes in ST segment or T wave characteristics
(2)
A
Normal ECG
ST deviation
