Cardiovascular - Genetic Flashcards
1
Q
what is a channelopathy?
A
caused by disturbed ions/proteins that regulate them
2
Q
what is a cardiomyopathy?
A
disease of heart muscle
3
Q
types of cardiomyopathy?
A
dilated
hypertrophic
4
Q
types of channelopathy?
A
long QT
brugada
5
Q
features of long QT?
A
triggered by exercise, sleep and loud noise
6
Q
features of brugada?
A
triggered by alcohol and exercise
7
Q
Tx for brugada?
A
avoid triggers
ICD
8
Q
Tx for long QT?
A
avoid triggers
Bblockers
correct electrolyte abnormalities
9
Q
how does long QT present?
A
AF or VT
10
Q
features of HOCM?
A
exertional SOB
ejection systolic murmur
sudden death
