cardiomyopathy Flashcards
1
Q
main causes of dilated cardiomyopathy
A
- alcohol
- idiopathic
- hypertension
2
Q
echo shows in dilated cardiomyopathy
A
- all 4 chambers dilated - but left ventricle more dilated
- LVEF < 40
- systolic murmur - mitral/tricuspid regurg due to stretching
3
Q
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
A
- autosomal dominant
- exertional dyspnea / syncope
- sudden death due to ventricular arrythmia
