Cardiomyopathies & Pericardial Dz Flashcards
Thin heart wall
Big, baggy heart
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Increased JVP
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
Physical exam reveals S3 heart sound
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Physical exam reveals S4 heart sound
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy, HOCM
Physical exam reveals S4 with systolic ejection murmur
HOCM
Pericardial Friction rub
Acute Pericarditis
Chest x ray shows normal heart size
HOCM
Thick heart wall
HOCM
Stiff heart wall
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
EKG shows diffuse ST elevation in most leads, often shows PR segment depression
Acute Pericarditis
Hypotension, tachycardia and tachypnea
Cardiac Tampenade
Brisk bifid carotid upstroke
HOCM
Chest x-ray shows bi-atrial enlargement
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Exaggerated y descent
Constrictive pericarditis
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Kussmaul’s sign
Constrictive pericarditis
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Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
Systolic heart failure
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Echo findings: increased septum to LV wall thickness 1.3:1
HOCM
Chest xray shows normal heart size with pulmonary congestion
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Treatment includes rest, NSAIDS, ASA, and corticosteroids
Acute Pericarditis
Genetic abnormality of muscle cell proteins
HOCM
Speckled myocardial texture
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
Echo findings: Free wall RA and RV collapse
Cardiac Tampenade
Treatment includes pericardial window or pericardiectomy
Pericardial Effusion
Small, quiet heart sound
Cardiac Tampenade
CT scan or MRI superior to echo
Constrictive Pericarditis
Treatment includes diuretics, ACE inhibitors, Beta blockers, CCB, digoxin
Dilated Cardiomyopathy