Cardiomyopath Flashcards
What are the chambers affected in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)?
All 4 chambers are dilated.
What is the most common cause of Dilated Cardiomyopathy?
Idiopathic, alcohol, and Titin gene mutation.
What is Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy also known as?
Broken heart syndrome.
What triggers Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy?
An increase of emotional stress leading to an increase in catecholamine.
What is the characteristic of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HDCM)?
Only the left ventricle is dilated.
What type of inner is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
Autosomal dominant disorder.
What is the mutation for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
B MHC mutation.
Mc COD in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
Sudden death in young athletes due to ventricular arrhythmias.
What is the gross appearance of a heart affected by Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
Banana shaped heart.
What is the microscopic appearance of cardiac fibers in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
Helter-skelter appearance.
