Cardiomyopathy

Question 1

What are the 4 types of cardiomyopathies?

Answer 1

Dilated, Hypertrophic, Restrictive, Ischemic

Question 2

How do you Dx dilated cardiomyopathy?

Answer 2

CXR: enlarged silhouette, pulmonary vascular changes, pleural effusions

EKG: chamber enlargement, conduction delay, diffuse ST segment ABN, localized Q waves

Echo: 4 chamber enlargement w/ global reduction of systolic contractile function, regurgitant valves (MV, TV), DEC EF