Cardiomyopathy Flashcards
1
Q
What are cardiomyopathies?
A
Group of diseases of the heart affecting electrical and vascular function
2
Q
What are the 4 types of cardiomyopathy?
A
Dilated cardiomyopathy (most common)
Restricted cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy
3
Q
What are the clinical presentations of cardiomyopathies?
A
DR FHAT Dyspnoea Risk of sudden death Fatigue Heart failure Arrhythmias Thromboembolism
4
Q
How would you diagnose cardiomyopathies? (3)
A
Genetic testing to confirm gene mutation
Echo
Gold standard: cardiac catheterisation
5
Q
How would you treat cardiomyopathies? (2)
A
Symptomatic
- antiarrhythmics: amiodarone, flecainide
- BB: bisoprolol
- CCB: amlodipine
Heart transplant
