Cardiomyopathy Flashcards
what does cardiomyopathy mean?
disease of the heart muscle
heart failure that occurs when the heart muscle is weak
systolic failure
heart failure that occurs when the heart muscle is stiff and unable to relax normally
diastolic failure
systolic dysfunction includes which type of cardiomyopathy?
dilated cardiomyopathy
diastolic dysfunction includes which 2 types of cardiomyopathy?
hypertrophic CM
restrictive CM
what is the most common cause of heart failure?
DCM
what is the primary indication for cardiac transplant?
idiopathic DCM
dilation and impaired systolic function of one or both ventricles
dilated cardiomyopathy
what 2 valvular diseases occurs as a result of DCM?
mitral regurg
tricuspid regurg
what is the most common cause of DCM?
idiopathic
what are 2 other causes of DCM?
viral myocarditis
alcohol toxicity
most cases of DCM present as what?
left-sided heart failure
a patient presents with fatigue, DOE, lightheadedness, murmurs, cool/clammy skin, and JVD. what are they likely experiencing?
DCM
what is the main diagnostic modality for DCM?
echocardiogram
what would an echo of DCM show? (4)
four chamber enlargement
hypokinesis
LVEF less than 40%
MR / TR
what diagnostic would help to determine co-existent coronary artery disease in a patient with suspected DCM?
cardiac catheterization
what are 3 treatments for DCM?
diuretics
ACE/ARB
Beta blockers
what medication can be given in advanced disease of DCM?
spironolactone
what can be considered after 1 week of no clinical improvement with treatment of DCM?
consider biopsy