hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Question 1

what is HCM?

Answer 1

hypertrophy of the myocardium in absence of alternative cause such as aortic stenosis or hypertension

Question 2

its a genetic condition large associated with ?

Answer 2

mutations in sarcomere genes

Question 3

what are the consequences of the hypertrophy

Answer 3

left ventricular outflow obstruction
reduced ejection fraction
mitral regurg
arrythmias

Question 4

how many people will experience symptoms?

Answer 4

50%

Question 5

treatment

Answer 5

beta blockers

verapamil

Question 6

for arrythmia?

Answer 6

amiodarone and anti coagulation

Question 7

what is a dilated cardiomyopathy?

Answer 7

dilated flabby heart with no known cause

Question 8

what does BNP diagnose?

Answer 8

heart failure

Question 9

when would the heart become stiff (restricted cardiomyopathy)

Answer 9

amyloidosis or sarcoidosis

Question 10

a type of cardiomyopathy in which the myocytes become replaced with fibrous and fatty tissue

Answer 10

arrhythmic right ventricular cardiomyopathy