Hypertrophic CMO Flashcards

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What does this image represent?

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SAM (systolic anterior motion of the MV)

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What is this image represent? Label

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Label the image, What does the arrows mean?

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What does the errors point to?

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What does this image represent?

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Brockenbrough- Braunward morrow

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What does this image represent?

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Dynamic flow obstruction on M mode

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What does ash stand for?

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Aymptoeida

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What is this?

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ASH: asymmetric septahypertrophy

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What does this image represent?

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M-mode of HH-colours

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What does this image represent?

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HCM- Apical CM

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What does this image represent?

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HCM Mid ventricular

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What does this image represent?

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HCM Mid ventricular Spectral

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What does this image represent?

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HCM Mid ventricular Spectral

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What is cardiomyopathy?

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Primary disease of the myocardium, excluding myocardial dysfunction due to CAD, HTN, CHD, or valvular disease

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All cardiomyopathies can be classified according to what? In what order?

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  1. 1st physiology
  2. Etiology once known
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What are characteristics of dilated CMO? 3

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  1. Dilation - 4 chambers
  2. LV S+D dysfunction
  3. +/- RV dysfunciton
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What are characteristics of hypertrophic CMO? 3

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  1. ASH
  2. LVH
  3. Hyperdynamic and non-dilated LV
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What are characteristics of restrictive CMO 3

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  1. Decreased LV compliance (Restrictive filling DDFxn)
  2. CHF
  3. Systolic function may be preserved
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What are characteristics of other CMOS besides dilated CMO, Hypertrophic CMO, and restrictive CMO? 3

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  1. Arrhythmogenic RV dysplasia
  2. LV non-compaction
  3. Idiopathic
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What is the abbreviation of Dilated CMO?

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DCM

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What is the abbreviation of hypertrophic CMO?

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HCM

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What is the abbreviation of Hypertrophic obstructive CMO?

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HOCM

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What is the abbreviation of restrictive CMO?

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RCM

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What is HCM?

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Disease of the myocardium characterized by the presence of LVH in the absence of another cause

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What is the etiology of HCM?

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Inherited disease: X linked autosomal dominant - scan relatives

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What is the most common genetic CMO?

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HCM

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What is the pathophysiology of HCM?

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Increased muscle mass due to myofibril disarray

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The mutated gene in HCM affects what? What does this lead to?

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  1. The contractile elements of the sacromere
  2. Leads to inappropriate hypertrophy of the muscle
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What are S/S of HCM? 5

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  1. Possible asymptomatic
  2. Exercise intolerance
  3. Syncope/ fainting (HOCM)
  4. Angina
  5. Increased sudden risk of death
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What does the ECG look like for HCM? 2

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  1. Arrhythmias
  2. AV blocks and bundle branch blocks
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In terms of HCM, what are some arrhythmias seen with ECG?

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A fib- high prevalence

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What is the AV node location for HCM?

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IVS

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What is often the first clinical manifestation of HCM?

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Increased risk of sudden death

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What does decreased exercise intolerance look like for HCM?

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SOB and fatigue

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HCM can be divided into two sub groups based on what?

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Whether the hypertrophy is causing any LV outflow obstruction or not

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In terms of HCM, Hypertrophy involving what is the most common and most likely to have an outflow obstruction?

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Basal anterior septum

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In terms of HCM if the hemodynamic effect of the LVOT PG is above 30 mmHg what does this mean? What if its not?

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  1. Yes: Obstructive (HOCM)
  2. No: Non obstructive
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Non-obstructive HCM has a potential for what?

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LVOT obstruction to develop at rest over time

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What needs to be done with every patient with HCM?

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Valsalva

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What are two types of HOCM?

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  1. Dynamic
  2. Latent obstruction
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What is a dynamic obstruction?

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Obstruction occurs when MV leaflets come in contact with thick IVS

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What is Latent obstruction?

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Discoverable on effect or provoking maneuvers such as Valsalva

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What are some HCM echo features in Parasternal? 2

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  1. Wall thickness (IVS and PW)
  2. Potential for SAM
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How big should the IVS be in a patient with HCM?

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IVS > 15mm

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What is some apical echo features in apical?

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  1. Presence/ distribution of hypertrophy
  2. Assess for SAM (5C/3C)
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What are some things we can do to get a better 2D assessment of HCM?

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  1. Use off axis views if needed to see the full thickness walls clearly for measurement
  2. Colour plus 2D to assess where aliasing occurs
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52
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What is needed for a good assessment of HCM?

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Good endocardial definition

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1/3 of individuals that have HCM have what?

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RV involvement

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What do we do to map the highest velocity in the LVOT for HCM?

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Use colour aliasing and PW, specifically increase colour scale to see highest velocity

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With HCM, it is easy to confuse MR with what?

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Increased LVOT velocity because the leaks last longer

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Doppler with HCM may have a decrease SV with normal ejection fraction due to what?

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Decrease in cavity size

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What can we use doppler to do with HCM?2

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  1. MR assessment
  2. Assess Diastolic dysfunction
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What is a tip to measure peak velocity with HCM? (using CW)

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Walk the pulsed wave sample volume from apex all the way to the AV Looking for the point where the flow accelerated. Then use CW to measure peak velocity

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What can mimic a HCM heart?

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Athlete heart

60
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How does a athlete heart mimic HCM?

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Heart remodeling in highly trained endurance athletes

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Athletes hearts may still be normal despite having what? What are two examples?

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  1. Increased parameters
  2. LV, RV, LA dimensions
  3. LV wall thickness
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Athletes hearts look like what?2

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  1. Maintains symmetric, normal shape, No SAM
  2. Normal or supranormal diastolic function
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What are the parameters for normal LV wall thickness for M/F athletes?

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  1. Male <16mm
  2. Female <12mm
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What is HOCM?

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Obstruction: Higher velocity in the LVOT seen with color and aliasing, mapped with PW and measured the peak velocity and PG with CW doppler

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How do we determine persistent obstruction?

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Obstruction at rest and valsalva

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How do we determine provocable obstruction?

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Mild obstruction at rest that gets worse with Valsalva

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How do we determine Latent obstruction?

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Near normal velocity at rest that increases with provocation

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When would we see obstruction with latent obstruction?

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Only with valsalva

69
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What are three kinds of provocative maneouvers?

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  1. Amyl nitrite
  2. Valsalva maneuver
  3. Stress test
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How is amyl nitrite a provocative maneouver?

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Lowers arterial resistances/ increases HR

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How is valsalva a provocative maneouver?

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Decreases ventricular filling

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How is stress tests provocative maneouvers?

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Increases HR

73
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Why is stress tests not preferred for provocative maneouvers?

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Risk of arrhythmias

74
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HOCM depends on what?

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Preload and afterload

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What are HOCM obstructions increased by? 3

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  1. Lower preload&raquo_space; leading to LV cavity volume
  2. Increased contractility
  3. Afterload
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Symptoms of HOCM worsen by what? (Drugs)

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Diuretics (which reduce preload and make SAM and obstruction worse)

77
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IHSS stands for what?

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Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis

78
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What is IHSS?

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A term previously used to describe the classic form of HOCM

79
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How many ways are there to categorize SAM? What are they?

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Three
1. Mild
2. Moderate
3. Severe

80
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What is mild SAM?

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Within 10mm of IVS

81
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What is Moderate SAM?

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Brief contact with IVS

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What is severe SAM?

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Prolonged contact with IVS

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Degree of LVOT obstruction depends on what things? 3

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  1. Closeness of the AMVL to the IVS
  2. Onset of SAM to the onset of AMVL contact with IVS
  3. Duration of AMVL/ IVS contact
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In terms of Degree of LVOT with SAM, what question must we ask in relation to closeness of the AMVL to the IVS?

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Does it actually touch the septum?

85
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In terms of Degree of LVOT with SAM, what question must we ask about the onset of SAM to the onset of AMVL contact with IVS?

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How long does it take from the time MV leaflets starts moving when it touches the IVS

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In terms of Degree of LVOT with SAM, what question must we ask in relation to the duration of AMVL/IVS contact?

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How long does the MV touch the IVS

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In terms of LVOT obstruction and PVCs, following a ventricular ectopic beat, what happens? What is this called?

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  1. There is a marked increase in the LVOT gradient
  2. Brockenbrough- bruanwald morrow sign.
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Brokenbrough mraunwald morrow sign only occurs with what?

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Dynamic obstruction

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What is seen with HOCM on doppler?3

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  1. High velocity LVOT flow
  2. Dynamic flow obstruction
  3. MR due to SAM
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In terms of doppler and HOCM, what does dynamic flow obstruction look like?

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Mid to late systolic peaking LVOT flow with gradient across LVOT

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How do we map out dynamic flow obstruction for HOCM? 2

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  1. Use PW to “map” level of obstruction
  2. Use CW to display peak velocity
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In terms of HOCM doppler and dynamic flow obstruction, as the gradient S increases, what results?

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Severity of the condition S also increases

93
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In terms of HOCM, how is there MR due to SAM?

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Lack of coaptation as the AML gets “sucked” toward the septum, the leaflet tips come apart

94
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What does LVOT gradient look like on doppler?3

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  1. Starts later
  2. Peaks mid-late
  3. “Dagger sign” of PW flow
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How does MR look like on doppler compared to LVOT gradient? 5

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  1. Starts earlier
  2. Ends later
  3. High velocity throughout
  4. Peaks mid
  5. Higher gradient/ velocity than LVOT
96
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What is medical treatment options for HOCM?

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Improve diastolic functions with Meds

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What are drugs we should use to treat HOCM? 2

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  1. Beta blockers
  2. Calcium blockers
98
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What are types of drugs we should not use for HOCM treatment? why?

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  1. Diuretics
  2. Reducing preload makes it worse
99
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What are surgical options for HOCM treatment?3

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  1. Septal myectomy
  2. Percutaneous intervention
  3. Implanted cardiac defibrillator (ICD)
100
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What are some percutaneous interventions used for HOCM treatment?

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Alcohol septal ablation

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What does alcohol septal ablation do? 2

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  1. Catheterization with alcohol injected into portion of LAD
  2. Kills and thins basal septal wall
102
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What does implanted cardiac defibrillator do for HOCM treatment?

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Prevention of sudden death

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What is a myectomy?

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A portion of the basal IVS is removed or ablated

104
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How does a myectomy benefit HOCM?

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Obstruction is eliminated

105
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Myectomy may result in what? (In terms of HOCM)

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May result in iatrogenic complications such as VSD, AI

106
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Why is echo important in pre/ post op monitoring for HOCM?

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  1. Pre-op: identify the problem
  2. Post-op: Assess the success of the procedure
107
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What are three forms of HCM?

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  1. ASH
  2. Mid ventricular hypertrophy
  3. Apical hypertrophy»LV systolic cavity obliteration
108
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What does ASH stand for?

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Asymmetric septal hypertrophy

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What is ASH?

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Thickened, echogenic IVS (>1.3cm), but normal PW

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What is the IVS: PW ratio which determines abnormality?

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> 1.3:1

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What is the appearance of ASH?

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  1. May have speckled appearance
  2. Narrowed LVOT
112
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What is seen with ASH with HCM?

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Decreased Systolic IVS thickening

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What happens as a result of decreased systolic IVS thickening? (In terms of ASH with HCM)

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Other walls hyperdynamic to compensate

114
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What can be noted of the PLAX M-mode of HCM?2

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  1. SAM
  2. Basal wall thickness ratio
115
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What is the DDX from M-mode for HCM ASH?2

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  1. Aging
  2. Sigmoid septum
116
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What can be noted about the basal wall thickness ratio of HCM- ASH? What do we need to do?

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  1. High risk >30mm = 40% risk sudden death
  2. Compare to SAX
117
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Which part of HCM - Apical CM is involved?

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Apical LV

118
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What do we need to do to determine HCM- Apical CM? 3

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  1. Image the true LV apex (contrast may enhance definition)
  2. Use colour doppler to define obstruction or increase velocities
  3. Look for apical infarction aneurysm, and clot
119
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With HCM-Apical CM, 15% have what disorder?

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Apical aneurysm

120
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What kind of appearance does HCM- apical hypertrophy have in 2D?

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Ace of spades appearance

121
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What is HCM-Mid ventricular?

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Obstruction in the mid-ventricular cavity

122
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What happens in the LV with HCM-mid ventricular? 2

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  1. LV contracts on itself
  2. Both sides of the LV walls touch each other
123
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What does the LV cavity do during systole with HCM-Mid ventricular?

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LV cavity obliterates

124
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What is the DDX for HCM-mid ventricular

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  1. Chronic HTN
  2. AS
125
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What are echo finds of HCM- Mid ventricular?5

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  1. Thick LV walls
  2. Increased velocities
  3. Late systolic peaking
  4. MR
  5. LVOT obstruction at higher HR
126
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In terms of HCM- mid ventricular, the LV walls thicken where?

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Pap level

127
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Where is the increased velocities with HCM- mid ventricular?

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Mid cavity with gradient

128
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What is the late systolic peaking waveform look like in HCM?

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Saw tooth waveform

129
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In terms of HCM-mid ventricular, MR is concordant with what?

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Degree of obstruction

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