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define cardiomyopathy

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  1. Heterogenous group of diseases affecting the myocardium
  2. Not associated with major causes of cardiac disease
    A. Ischemic heart disease
    B. HTN
    C. Pericardial disease
    D. Valvular disease
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What are the characteristics of cardiomyopathy?

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Rhythm&contractilityof heart may be normal, but the stiff walls of heart chambers keep them from adequately filling
↓preload & end-diastolic volume

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What are the 3 types of cardiomyopathy?

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  1. Dilated (DCM): most common
  2. Hypertrophic (HCM)
  3. Restricted (RCM)
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describe DCM

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  1. Results from damage to cardiac muscle fibers

2. Loss of muscle tone grossly dilates all 4 chambers  globular shape of heart

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Describe hypertrophic CM

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Characterized by disproportionate asymmetric thickening of interventricular septum & LVH

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Describe RCM

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Characterized by restricted ventricular filling due to decreased ventricular compliance & endocardial fibrosis & thickening

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What are demographic of DCM?

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Most common type (95%)
M>F
African American > Caucasian

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What is the etiology of DCM?

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  1. Genetic predisposition
  2. Excessive alcohol consumption
    A. Most common cause
  3. Postpartum
  4. Chemotherapy
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What is the pathophys of DCM?

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  1. Extensive damage to cardiac muscle fibers reduces contractility in left ventricle
  2. As systolic function declines, stroke volume, EF and CO all fall
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What are the sxs of DCM?

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1. Dyspnea
A. Most common presenting sx 
2. Can present with either left or bi-ventricular failure
A. Increased JVD
B. S3 gallup
C. Rales
D. Cardiomegaly
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What dx studies are used in DCM?

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  1. CXR
  2. EKG
  3. ECHO
  4. Invasive studies prn
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What are the results of the CXR in DCM?

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Cardiomegaly
Pleural effusion
Pulmonary edema

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What are the results of the EKG in DCM?

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LBBB
Nonspecific ST-T wave changes
Ventricular or atrial arrhythmias

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What are the results of the ECHO in DCM?

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Confirms presence of DCM and LV systolic dysfunction

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When are invasive studies indicated?

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if ischemia is suspected

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What is the tx for DCM?

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  1. ACEI
    A. Reduces both preload and afterload
  2. Beta blocker: Carvedilol if CHF and renal insufficiency
    A. Beta 1 blockade ↓ HR, ↓ contractility  ↓ myocardial oxygen demand
  3. Diuretics
    A. Reduce preload
    B. Reduce pulmonary congestion and edema
  4. Aldosterone antagonist (Spironolactone)
    A. Reduce preload
  5. Digoxin
    A. Inotropic agent that improves contractility
    B. Rate control if pt in A. fib
  6. Avoid alcohol
  7. 2 gm Na diet
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What are the characteristics of HCM?

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  1. Massive hypertrophy of septum
  2. Small left ventricle
  3. Diastolic dysfunction
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What is the etiology of HCM?

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  1. Genetic predisposition

2. Sudden cardiac death in pts < 30 yrs age

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What is the pathophysiology of HCM?

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  1. Autosomal dominanttrait
  2. Mutated protein in the sarcomere, primary component of themyocyte
  3. Myocytes ↑ in size → thickening of the heart muscle
  4. Massive hypertrophy of left ventricle and interventricular septum obstructs left ventricular outflow
  5. Heart compensates for ↓ CO by ↑ rate & force of contraction
  6. Hypertrophied ventricle becomes stiff and unable to relax and fill during diastole
  7. As left ventrical volume ↓ & filling pressures ↑, pulmonary venous pressure ↑  pulmonary congestion & dyspnea
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What are the sxs of HCM?

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May be asymptomatic
1. Dyspnea 
A. Most common
B. 2° to ↑ stiffness & ↓ filling of the LV
2. CP
A. Exertional angina
3. Postexertional syncope
A. 2° to ↑ myocardial contractility
B. Worsens outflow obstruction
4. Arrhythmias
A. Atrial and ventricular
5. Abnormal exercise blood pressure
6. Variable systolic murmur left sternal border
A. ↑ with valsalva, ↓ with squatting
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What are the dx studies used in HCM?

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  1. CXR
  2. MRI
  3. EKG
  4. ECHO
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What are the CXR results in HCM?

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unremarkable

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What are the EKG results in HCM?

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Nonspecific ST-Twave changes, LVH

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What are the MRI results in HCM?

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LVH, assymetric septal hypertrophy

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What are the ECHO results in HCM?

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  1. Asymmetric septal hypertrophy
  2. Small left ventricle
  3. Diastolic dysfunction (delayed filling of ventricle)
  4. Septal wall motion reduced
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What is the first line tx in HCM?

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  1. Beta blockers
    A. 1st line drug in symptomatic pt’s
    B. ↓ HR improves diastolic filling of stiff left ventricle –> ↓ myocardial oxygen demand
    C. Treat dyspnea, angina, arrhythmias
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Why are diuretics used for HCM?

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Reduce high diastolic pressure

28
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Why a dual chamber pacing used in HCM?

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May prevent progression of hypertrophy & obstruction

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When is an implantable defibrillator indicated in HCM?

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  1. (+) FH premature sudden death
  2. Prior Hx of cardiac arrest or V Tach or V Fib
  3. Unexplained syncope
  4. LV thickness ≥ to 30mm
30
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What are the general characteristics of RCM?

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  1. Results from fibrosis of ventricular wall secondary to collagen defect disease
  2. Characterized by impaired diastolic filling with reasonably preserved contractile function
  3. Rarest form of cardiomyopathy
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What is the etiology of RCM?

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1. Amyloidosis
A. Most common cause
2. Radiation
3. Diabetes
4. Post operative change
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What is amyloidosis?

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  1. Abnormal protein (amyloid) builds up in tissues and organs
  2. Can lead to life-threatening organ failure
33
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What is primary amyloidosis?

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  1. Caused by “amyloid light chains”
  2. Idiopathic
  3. 2° to Multiple Myeloma
  4. Affects kidney,heart,liver,intestines, certain nerves
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What is secondary amyloidosis?

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  1. 2° to chronic inflammatory disease
    SLE,RA, TB, IBD, & certain cancers (MM)
  2. Most commonly affects spleen, kidneys, liver, adrenal gland, and lymph nodes
  3. Caused by Amyloid type A protein
35
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What are other causes of amyloidosis?

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  1. Dialysis-related
  2. Genetic (rare)
    A. Seen in children
  3. Senile systemic (older males)
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What is the pathophys of RCM?

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  1. LVH & endocardial fibrosis limit ventricular relaxation and filling during diastole
  2. As a result, cardiac output falls
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What are the sxs of RCM?

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1. Most common symptoms at first may appear to be lung related
A. Dyspnea
B. Fatigue
C. Right sided failure
D. Elevated JVD
E. Ascites 
F. Hepatomegaly
G. Edema
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What are the sxs of RCM in children?

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  1. Hx of “repeated lung infections” or “asthma”
  2. ↓ Exercise tolerance
  3. Gallop
  4. Syncope
  5. Chest pain w/exercise
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What are the dx studies used in RCM?

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  1. EKG
  2. CXR
  3. ECHO
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What are the results of a EKG in RCM?

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  1. Conduction disturbances frequently present
  2. LVH
  3. Atrial hypertrophy
41
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What are the results of a CXR in RCM?

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Mild to mod cardiomegaly

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What are the results of a ECHO in RCM?

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  1. Small thickened LV
  2. Rapid early diastolic filling left ventricle
  3. Biatrial enlargement
  4. Normal sized ventricles in children
  5. Pulm HTN in advanced Dz
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What is the tx for RCM?

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1. Diuretics
A. Use with caution to avoid renal dysfunction
B. ↓ preload and relieve sx’s of CHF
2. Beta blockers
A. Slow heart rate & improve filling
B. ↓ Myocardial oxygen demand
3. Calcium channel blockers 
A. ↑  LV filling time
B. Improves ventricular relaxation 
4. Heart transplant
5. ACEIs and ARB’s poorly tolerated in patients with amyloidosis
44
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What is a complication of all types of cardiomyopathies?

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All CM can lead to HF

Gen Med Unit 7a: Cardio 2 (8 decks)

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