Cardiomyopathies and pericardial disease Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of exertional syncope?
A
2
Q
DCM management?
A
3
Q
HCM physical signs?
A
4
Q
LVOT caused by what?
A
Asymmetric septal hypertrophy (ASH)
Systolic anterior motion (SAM) (due to venturi effect)
5
Q
Is LVOT gradient fixed in HOCM?
A
No
6
Q
What is arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy?
A
7
Q
What is LV Non-compaction?
A
8
Q
What causes takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
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9
Q
Angio findings in Takotsubo?
A
9
Q
ECG findings in Takotsubo?
A
Anterior MI
10
Q
Autoimmune cause of myocarditis?
A
Giant cell myocarditis
May respond to immune suppression
11
Q
What are the layers of the pericardium?
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12
Q
Causes of cardiogenic shock?
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13
Q
signs of tamponade including cxr and ecg findings?
A
14
Q
Treatment for recurrent large effusions?
A
Pericardial window - removes part of pericardiac sac
