Cardiomyopathies Flashcards
group of diseases of VARYING ETIOLOGIES ; main feature is MYOCARDIAL INVOLVEMENT
cardiomyopathy
disorder of myocardial muscle resulting in DILATION AND WEAKENING OF LEFT VENTRICLE
dilated cardiomyopathy
disorders of myocardial muscle resulting in HYPERTROPHY, LEFT VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION AND ARRYTHMIAS
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
group of disorders resulting in EXCESSIVE MYOCARDIAL STIFFENING with resultant ventricular dysfunction
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
what is the most known reason for ischemic cardiomyopathy in the US?
angina or previous MI
what is the most common cause of RV failure?
LV failure
MALES 30 TO 60 year old with heavy alcohol use > 10 years
Alcoholic Dilated Cardiomyopathy
most common type of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
HYPERTROPHIC NON-OBSTRUCTIVE
what is one of the key findings with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
bifid LV impulse
which type of cardiomyopathy is common in Africa?
restrictive
which cardiomyopathy: DIASTOLIC DYSFUNCTION BECAUSE OF SCARRING OR INFILTRATION
restrictive
Fatigue, weakness; Dyspnea Pallor, Pale; tachycardia usually; Cardiac apex displaced left and down; Apical lift/thrill; S1/S2 generally normal; S3 UNIVERSALLY PRESENT
LV failure
Dyspnea IMPROVES AS RV FAILS; Anorexia; Early satiety, abd fullness; Pallor; Tachycardia; Elevated JVP; Pulsus alternans; Peripheral edema; Evidence of poor nutrition is cardiac cachexia
RV failure
what are the tx of choice for dialted cardiomyopathy?
ACE inhibs
which type: Symptoms: Young onset, Sudden death, Dyspnea, Angina pectoris, Fatigue, syncope common
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
