Cardiomypathy Flashcards
1
Q
Dilated cardiomyopathy
A
Ventricular wall thickness is normal but both ventricles are dilated
Systolic——–
2
Q
Dilated cardiomyopathy causes
A
ETOH Chemo Infection Inflammation Malnutrition
3
Q
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
A
Stiff ventricle
Diastolic—-___
4
Q
HCM causes
A
Inherited
Many athletes
5
Q
Big no for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
A
Nitrates and vasodilators
6
Q
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
A
Stiff ventricles that restrict filling
7
Q
Restrictive cardiomyopathy cause
A
Sarcoidosis
8
Q
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
A
Replacement of myocardial tissue with fibrous fatty tissue
9
Q
Surgeries for obstructive HCM
A
Ventriculomyomectomy
Percutaneous alcohol septal ablation
Heart transplant
10
Q
Criteria for heart transplant
A
Life expectancy less than 1 year Aged less than 65 years Class 3 or 4 Normal or slightly increased pulmonary vascular resistance Stable psychosocial No drug or ETOH
