cardiomyopathy - dilated

Question 1

Cause of dilated cardiomyopathy (3)

Answer 1

-Autosomal dominant familial inheritance (cytoskeleton gene mutation)
-IHD
-Alcohol

Question 2

Investigations to diagnose dilated cardiomyopathy (2)

Answer 2

ECG
ECHO

Question 3

Pathophysiology of dilated cardiomyopathy (2)

Answer 3

Thin cardiac walls poorly contract leading to a decrease in CO
LV/RV or 4 chamber dilation and dysfunction

Question 4

Symptoms of dilated cardiomyopathy (4)

Answer 4

-SOB
-heart failure (usually)
-atrial fibrillation
-thromboemboli

Question 5

Treatment for dilated cardiomyopathy

Answer 5

Treat underlying condition
Eg Atrial fibrillation, heart failure

Question 6

What is the most common cardiomyopathy in general

Answer 6

Dilated cardiomyopathy