Cardiomyopathy Flashcards
1
Q
What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
A
Sarcomeric protein gene mutations
Refers to otherwise unexplained primary cardiac hypertrophy= high pressure and high EF
2
Q
Does HCM have high or low EF?
A
High
3
Q
what are symptoms of HCM?
A
Angina Dyspnoea Palpitations Syncope Sudden death
4
Q
What causes Dilated Cardiomyopathy?
A
Cytoskeleton gene mutations linked to HTN, alc ir viral
5
Q
What are symptoms of DCM?
A
Pulmonary oedema
RVF
Emboli
6
Q
How is DCM managed?
A
Diuretics
Digoxin
ACEi
7
Q
What does amyloid cause in the heart?
A
Firm enlarged heart with diffuse protein infiltrates
LOW VOLTAGE ECG
