Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Question 1

What genetic cause can cause Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Answer 1

SCN5A Gene

Question 2

What haematology cause can cause Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Answer 2

Haemochromatosis

Question 3

What respiratory cause can cause Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Answer 3

Sarcoidosis

Question 4

What cardiac cause can cause dilated cardiomyopathy

Answer 4

Amyloid

Question 5

What virus can cause dilated cardiomyopathy

Answer 5

Amyloid

Question 6

What chemotherapy can cause dilated cardiomyopathy

Answer 6

Doxorubicin

Question 7

What is Wet Beri Beri

Answer 7

Wet beriberi, characterized by high cardiac output with predominantly right-sided heart failure and lactic acidosis, is a disease caused by thiamine deficiency, and is rarely seen in modern society.

Question 8

What signs are presented in dilated cardiomyopathy (8)

Answer 8

Thready Pulse

Narrow Pulse Pressure

JVP Elevated

Displaced Apex

S3 and S4

Mitral Regurgitation Murmur

Oedema

Ascites/Hepatomegaly

Question 9

How does heart appear on x ray for dilated cardiomyopathy

Answer 9

Like a Baloon

Question 10

How to treat Dilated cardiomyopathy (2)

Answer 10

Remove exacerbating drugs eg NSAIDS

Reduce Fluids and Salts