Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Most commonly affects the mitral valve.
A
Dilated cardiomyopathy
2
Q
If DCM affects the right side of the heart, what are the symptoms?
A
Fluid back up in the vena cava which backs up in to the whole body.
3
Q
If DCM affects the left side of the heart, what symptoms are there?
A
Coughing, fainting due to build up of fluid into the lungs
4
Q
Enlarged heart muscle.
A
Dilated cardiomyopathy (dcm)
