Cardiomyopathy

Question 1

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Answer 1

Big FAT septum crowds Left ventricle, rigid and stiff restricting filling and lowering stroke volume, low cardiac output

Question 2

Dilated cardiomyopathy

Answer 2

Left ventricle stretches and thins and can’t pump

Question 3

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy treatment

Answer 3

Block the hypertrophy: Beta blockers and Calcium channel blockers

Question 4

Contraindicated meds for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Answer 4

NO MINDD Morphine, Isuprel, Nitrates, Dopamine, Digoxin

Question 5

Causes of dilated cardiomyopathy

Answer 5

CAD, virus, pregnancy, chemo, alcohol, parasite (Chaga’s disease)

Question 6

S/S dilated cardiomyopathy

Answer 6

Low CO= chest pain, SOB, lightheaded

Question 7

Treatment for dilated cardiomyopathy

Answer 7

Block VRAID: Beta blockers, Calcium channel blockers, Vasodilators, Rest, ACE, Inotropes, Diuretics, (ace inhibitor to prevent ventricle remodel) (BB/CCB squeeze blood out slower)