Cardiomyopathies Flashcards
1
Q
3 types (CM)
A
1) Dilated
2) Hypertrophic
3) Restrictive
2
Q
Biventricular failure
Cardiomegaly
Left-side sxs =
Right-side sxs =
A
Dilated CM
= Fatigue, DOE, S3
= JVD, hepatomegaly, edema
3
Q
LVE / LVH - internal concentric hypertrophy
CXR nml
Left-side sxs: IHSS systolic murmur, sustained PMI, S4
Young male - sudden death while playing
A
HOCM;
non-obstructive version in Japanese (HCM)
Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis
4
Q
Prominent Right Ventricular failure
Low voltage EKG (2/2 infiltrative process)
Kussmaul’s sign (JVD c inspiration); heart can’t accept venous return 2/2 backflow
A
Restrictive CM