Cardiomyopathy Flashcards
What are the three main types of cardiomyopathy?
Dilated
Hypertrophic
Restrictive
What is the cause of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Genetic - AD disorder
What are the potential causes of dilated cardiomyopathy?
Genetic MI Alcohol excess Thyroid disease Chagas disease Viral myocarditis Muscular dystrophy TB Sarcoidosis Lupus Pregnancy Chemo Haemochromatosis Thiamine deficiency
What are the potential causes of restrictive cardiomyopathy?
Idiopathic Genetic Haemochromatosis Amyloidosis Sarcoidosis Fabry's syndrome Endcarditis Metastatic cancer Drugs
What are the potential symptoms of cardiomyopathy?
SOB Fatigue Added heart sound Peripheral oedema Syncope Arrythmias
Systolic dysfunction is present in hypertrophic and restrictive cardiomyopathy. T/F?
False - hypertrophic and restrictive cardiomyopathy exhibit diastolic dysfunction whilst dilated cardiomyopathy exhibits systolic dysfunction
What investigations may be conducted in cardiomyopathy?
ECG ECHO Stress testing Basic bloods Genetic tests Investigation of the underlying cause
Describe the management of cardiomyopathy?
Symptomatic relief
Medical management and lifestyle changes for secondary CV prevention
Surgery - pacemakers, LVADs, transplant
What are the potential complications of cardiomyopathy?
Heart failure
Arrythmia
Sudden cardiac death