Cardiomyopathy Flashcards
Primary cardiomyopathy is considered what?
Idiopathic with an unknown cause
Secondary cardiomyopathy is a result from what?
Underlying conditions like:
- Infection
- Ischemia
- Nutritional
- Connective tissue disorders
- Alcohol abuse
What are the 3 types of caridomyopathies that will be focused on?
- Dilated
- Hypertrophic
- Restrictive
What is going on inside the heart during Dilated Cardiomyopathy?
- All four chamber sized are increased
- Muscle size become decreased
What is going on inside the heart during Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
- Thickened inter ventricular septum
- Decreased ventricular chamber size
- Left ventricular hypertrophy
What is going on inside the heart during Restrictive Cardiomyopathy?
Left ventricular hypertrophy
What is the most common type of cardiomyopathy?
Dilated
Which age group has the majority of cases of dilated cardiomyopathy?
The elderly
What happens to end-diastolic and end-systolic volumes in a patient will dilated cardiomyopathy?
They become increased.
What happens to the cardiac output in a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy?
It becomes decreased.
What can dilated cardiomyopathy lead to?
Biventricular heart failure
What happens to the ejection fraction in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy?
It becomes decreased
First degree family members of a patient who has been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy should do what?
Go to a doctor and have regular echocardiogram and EKGs
Why would a pregnant woman develop dilated cardiomyopathy?
Due to her having 50% more blood volume circulating to support the extra weight and the baby.
Why would a patient have an increased risk of emboli formation when they have dilated cardiomyopathy?
Due to slower blood flow through the heart and increased venous stasis
