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Dilated Cardiomyopathy Flashcards

1
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What is dilated cardiomyopathy?

A

dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the left ventricle is enlarged

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What are the effects of dilated cardiomyopathy in the effectiveness of the heart?

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The hearts ability to pump is decreased as the heart muscles is hypertrophied

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3
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What is the causes of dilated cardiomyopathy?

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Can be idiopathic 
Viral 
Autoimmune 
Diabetes 
Hypertension
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What are the signs of dilated cardiomyopathy?

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Congestive heart failure 
Elevated JVP
Ankle oedema 
Creps 
Gallop rhythm
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What are the symptoms of dilated cardiomyopathy?

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Dysponea
Fatigue
Palpitations
Syncope

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What are the investigations used to diagnose dilated cardiomyopathy?

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CXR
ECG
Echo
Angio

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What treatments are used in dilated cardiomyopathy?

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Antilogarithms
Anticoagulants 
Diuretics 
ACE inhibitors 
Angiotensin I receptor blocker  
Beta Blockers
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