Cardiomyopathy, Myocarditis and pericarditis Flashcards
What are the different types for cardiomyopathy and what differentiates them?
Most common - Dilated Cardiac Myopathy
How are gentics involved in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
How does dilated cardiomayopathy present and how do we diagnose?
Dyspnoea, fatigue, orthopnoea, Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, ankle swelling, fluid overload and weight gain, cough
Ask about family history as can be genetic (identified SCN5A gene) and in SH ask alcohol, job
On examination: SOB at rest, thready pulse, poor superficial perfusion, elevated JVP (+/- TR waves), S3 and S4, displaed apex, ankle, sacral and abdo (acites) oedema, hepatomegally, pleural effusions and pulmonary oedema, often MR murmur
What are the treatment options of cardiomyopathy, Myocarditis and pericarditis?
What are the causes of Cardiomyopathy?
How is scarring presented on MRI?
How do cardiomayopathies and myocarditis present and how do we diagnose?
What are the treatment options of cardiomyopathy, Myocarditis and pericarditis?
