Cardiomyopathies and Pericardial Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Most common cardiomyopathy and is usually idiopathic
A
DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY
2
Q
Gold standard for diagnosis of myocarditis
A
ENDOCARDIAL BIOPSY
Uncommonly used due to it’s invasiveness
3
Q
Cardiomyopathy
Systolic ejection murmur at lower left sternal border that decreases upon squatting
A
HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY
Accentuated by:
•Standing
•Valsalva maneuver
Decreased by:
•Squatting
•Passive leg elevation
•Hand grip
4
Q
Most common cause of NON-TRAUMATIC cardiac tamponade
A
METASTATIC MALIGNANCY
