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Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy Flashcards

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What is hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM)?

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It is defined as a genetic condition in which there is an asymmetrical increase in left ventricular wall thickness – usually affecting the septum

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Does hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy lead to predominately systolic or diastolic dysfunction?

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Diastolic

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What is the inheritance of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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Autosomal dominant

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4
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Which genetic mutation is associated with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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Cardiac sarcomere proteins encoding genes

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5
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Name three cardiac sarcomere proteins

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Beta-myosin heavy chain

Myosin-binding protein C

Cardiac troponin C

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What is the function of cardiac sacromere proteins?

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They are important structural components of cardiac muscle

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Due to the genetic mutation of the cardiac sarcomere protein genes, describe the pathophysiology of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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This results in diastolic dysfunction, which in turn leads to decreased cardiac output and thus left ventricular hypertrophy

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8
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What are the two associations of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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Friedrich’s Ataxia

Wolff-Parkinson White Syndrome

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9
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What are the eleven clinical features associated with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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Exertional Dyspnoea

Exertional Syncope

Palpitations

Chest Pain

Jerky Pulse Rate

Double Apex Beat

Systolic Murmurs

S4 Sound

Split S2 Sound

Prominent A Wave of JVP

Sudden Cardiac Death

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10
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What two heart murmurs are associated with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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Ejection Systolic

Mitral Regurgitation

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11
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Which heart murmur is most commonly associated with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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Ejection Systolic

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Describe three features of the ejection systolic murmur associated with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy

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It is loudest between the apex and left sternal border

It is worsened upon the Valsalva manoeuvre and expiration

It improves upon squatting

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13
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What does the development of the ejection systolic murmur in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy indicate?

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Left ventricular outflow obstruction

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14
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How is sudden cardiac death a clinical feature of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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It can result in the development of ventricular arrhythmias

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What are the five murmur features of mitral regurgitation?

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Holosystolic, High Pitched, Whistling Murmur

Murmur Radiation To Axilla

Quiet, Soft S1

S3 Sound

Widely Split S2

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16
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What is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletic males? How?

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Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy

It can lead to the development of ventricular arrhythmias

17
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What three investigations are used to diagnose hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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ECG Scan

ECHO Scan

Cardiac MRI Scan

18
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What are the five features of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy on ECG scans?

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Non-Specific ST Segment Abnormalities

Non-Specific T Wave Abnormalities

Progressive T Wave Inversion

Deep, Narrow Q Waves

Atrial Fibrillation Features

19
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What is the first line investigation used to diagnose hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

A

ECHO scans

20
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What are the three features of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy on ECHO scans?

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Asymmetrical Left Ventricular Wall Thickness > 15mm During Diastole

Mitral Regurgitation Features

Systolic Anterior Motion of the Anterior Mitral Valve Leaflet

21
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How can we remember the features of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy on ECHO scans?

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MR SAM ASH

Mitral Regurgitation

Systolic Anterior Motion

ASymetric Hypertrophy

22
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Which ECHO scans are preferred to diagnose hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy - transoesophageal or transthoracic?

A

Transthoracic

23
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How are cardiac MRI scans used to investigate hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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They are not required for a diagnosis, however if local resources permit should be considered as part of the assessment

24
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What is the histological feature of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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Myofibrillar hypertrophy with chaotic and disorganised fashion myocytes and fibrosis

25
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What are the three conservative management options of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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Increased Hydration

Alcohol Cessation

Weight Loss

26
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How do we remember the pharmacological and surgical management options of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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AABCD

Amiodarone

Anticoagulation

Beta-Blockers

Calcium Channel Blockers

implantable cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)

27
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What are the four pharmacological management options of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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Amiodarone

Anticoagulation

Beta-Blockers

Calcium Channel Blockers

28
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When is amiodarone used to manage hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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When the complications of atrial fibrillation have developed

29
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When is anticoagulation used to manage hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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When the complications of atrial fibrillation have developed - as stroke prophylaxis

30
Q

Name an anticoagulant used to manage hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy

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Warfarin

31
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When are beta-blockers used to manage hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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To provide provide symptomatic relief of exertional angina-like chest pain and heart failure – in the absence of significant left ventricular outflow tract obstruction and coronary artery disease

32
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Name a beta-blocker used to manage hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy

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Bisoprolol

33
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When are calcium channel blockers used to manage hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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To provide provide symptomatic relief of exertional angina-like chest pain and heart failure – in the absence of significant left ventricular outflow tract obstruction and coronary artery disease

34
Q

Name two calcium channel blockers used to manage hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy

A

Verapamil

Diltiazem

35
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Which five pharmacological management options are contraindicated in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

A

ACEI

Digoxin

Flecainide

Inotropes

Nitrates

36
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When are ICDs used to manage hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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They are used as prophylactic management of sudden cardiac death in individuals with high risk factors and a supporting clinical context

37
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When is ventricular septal myomectomy used to manage hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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When the complications of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction have developed

38
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What is ventricular septal myomectomy?

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It involves removal of the thickened heart tissue to improve blood flow

39
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What are the four complications of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?

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Sudden Cardiac Death

Atrial Fibrillation

Heart Failure

Infective Endocarditis

Year One - Cardiovascular System (20 decks)

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