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CARDIOMYOPATHIES Flashcards

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What are the four types of cardiomyopathy?

A

Dilated
Hypertrophic
Restrictive
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular

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What are the main causes of dilated cardiomyopathy?

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Alcohol
Viral infection (echovirus, coxsackie virus and enteroviruses)
Untreated hypertension
Autoimmune disease
Thyrotoxicosis
Drugs 
Haemochromatosis
AIDS
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What are the complications of dilated cardiomyopathy?

A 
Heart failure
Mural thrombi with embolisation
Dilatation of tricuspid and mitral valve rings leading to functional regurgitation
AF
Ventricular tachyarrythmias
Sudden death
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What investigations should be ordered for someone with suspected dilated cardiomyopathy?

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Blood tests
Chest x-ray
ECG
Echo
Cardiac catheterisation
MRI with gadolinium
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How should patients with dilated cardiomyopathy be managed?

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Stop underlying cause (eg alcohol)
Treat heart failure
Prevent thrombotic events
Treat arrhythmias

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