Cardiomyopathy/CHF Flashcards
3 compensatory responses for CHF
- sympathetic nervous system
- renin-angiotensin system
- natriuretic peptide system
1-sympathetic nervous system
Vasoconstriction, RAAS activity, Vasopressin, Heart rate, Contractility
2-renin angiotensin system
Vasoconstriction, Blood pressure, Sympathetic tone, Aldosterone, Hypertrophy, Fibrosis
3-Natriuretic peptide system
Vasodilation, Blood pressure, Sympathetic tone, Natriuresis/diuresis Vasopressin, Aldosterone, Fibrosis, Hypertrophy
Heart failure
General (3)
Hypervolemic
bad squeeze,
congestion
Dilated cardiomyopathy
is the most common 95%
EF < 40%
enlarged cavity with thin wall, pulls valve wide and leads to regurgitation
50% mortality at 5 years
dilated cardiomyopathy
causes
Idiopathic- viral
Ischemic
Genetics/Familial – Muscular dystrophy
Endocrine – DM, thyroid disease
Tachycardiac-induced cardiomyopathy
Toxic Cardiomyopathy
Alcohol abuse, Medication induced
dilated myopathy
S/Sx
Signs & Symptoms
Gradual development of Heart Failure Symptoms
Progressive dyspnea with exertion, impaired exercise capacity, orthopnea, and peripheral edema
dilated cardiomyopathy
Physical Exam (6) +-
Rales, cardiomegaly, S3
Peripheral edema, elevated JVP
Sinus tachycardia is common
+/- mitral regurgitation and tricuspid regurgitation
+/- arrhythmias
dilated cardiomyopathy
Dx
Always:
BNP, CMP, CBC, TSH
Echocardiogram: dilated left ventricle, decreased ejection fraction, ventricular hypokinesis
Possibly:
Heart Cath (R/L)
Cxray: cardiomegaly, pulmonary edema, pleural effusions
dilated cardiomyopathy
Tx
What do you avoid?
Always:
Heart Failure Therapy (4 drugs)
SGLT2, BB, ACE/ARB/ARNI, Spiralactone
Avoid cardiotoxic agents & CCB
Possibly:
ICD ( EF< 35% post 90 days GDMT)
CRT ( EF < 35% with wide QRS post 90 days GDMT)
Referral for LVAD/transplant
Which of the following tests can confirm diagnosis of Cardiomyopathy?
Echocardiogram
Pro-BNP
ECG
Stress test
Echocardiogram
Tako-tsubo CM “stress CM”
”broken heart” syndrome
post catecholamine surge
Postmenopausal women
Present with acute anterior MI- nL coronary arteries with apical left ventricular ballooning
Usually transient ( resolves 6 months with GDMT)
Rx management and repeat echo
Rx: bb, ace/arb/arni, spironolactone (just 3)
they stay on medicine even after it heals
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
thickened septum makes ventricle smaller
LV hypertrophy NOT related to pressure or volume overload
Traditionally defined by LV outflow obstruction due to septal hypertrophy
LV wall > 1.5cm thick on echocardiogram
Affects 1 in 500 people
Most common genetic cardiovascular disorder
In approximately 70% of patients, HCM is caused by mutations in sarcomeric contractile protein genes
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Causes and Tx
Genetic – most common HOCM
Autosomal dominant trait
Other diseases
Fabry disease – lysosomal storage disease
Friedreich’s ataxia – difficult walking and impaired speech
Medications
Tacrolimus
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
S/Sx
Dyspnea, chest pain, and post exertional syncope are the most common clinical manifestations
Sudden cardiac death(arrhythmias)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Physical Exam
Harsh Systolic murmur, S4, bisferiens carotid pulse, enlarged PMI
Increase murmur: Valsalva, standing (decreased venous return)
Decrease murmur: squatting, supine, leg raise, hand grip (increased venous return)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Diagnostics
EKG – LVH
Echocardiogram; repeat with exercise and Valsalva : asymmetric septal wall thickening ( > 1.5 cm), systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve with small LV chamber
Genetic testing all primary relatives
Pregnancy counseling ( LVOT > 50 mmHg)
refer to cardio
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Treatment
Avoid??
Medical Treatment
Beta blockers, CCB (non-DHP), Disopyramide*
“block them until they are pre syncopal”
AVOID DEHYDRATION!!!
Maintain NSR
Surgical myectomy
Alcohol ablation (if high sx risk/older)
+/- ICD/DDD pacing
Septal Myectomy for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
18- year- old presents with SOB while playing basketball. Passed out once in game. On physical exam they have a systolic murmur
What would Valsalva likely do to murmur?
What ECG change might you see?
What other physical exam findings poss?
What test confirms diagnosis? What other tests may order once confirmed?
What instructions to patient while awaiting tests?
What is treatment HOCM?
What avoidance behavior?
Meds?
increase with valsava
LVH
Systolic harsh murmur, S4
Echo, ekg, blood test for family
No sports
BB, CCB(non-DHP) , disopyradine
RestrictiveCardiomyopathy
general
Restrictive cardiomyopathy is characterized by nondilated, rigid ventricles with impaired ventricular filling (diastolic dysfunction)
Usually have R > L heart failure with pulmonary HTN and decline activity tolerance
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
Causes
Amyloidosis
Sarcoidosis
Carcinoid
Hemochromatosis
Fibrosis
Other: cancer, diabetes, radiation, chemotherapy
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
S/Sx
Signs & Symptoms
Signs of both pulmonary and systemic congestion: dyspnea, peripheral edema, palpitations, fatigue, weakness, and exercise intolerance
Must r/o constrictive pericarditis
Amyloidosis – periorbital purpura, thickened tongue, hepatomegaly, diarrhea, weight loss
Kidney & Heart are most common organs involved
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
Physical Exam
Sign??
Rt-sided failure, elevated JVP, ascites, edema
S3
Kussmaul’s sign: increase in jugular venous pressure with inspiration
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
Diagnostics
EKG – low voltage
Echocardiogram
Thickened LV & RV walls, biatrial enlargement, elevated right atrial pressure, normal systolic function, poor diastolic function
Cardiac MRI (if you need more info than echo) – diffuse hyper enhancement
Pulmonary hypertension (High PCWP)
Biopsy ( endometrial vs rectal/abdominal fat/gingival)
*amyloidosis associated with apple-green birefringence with congo-red staining