Lecture 9 - Cardiomyopathy Flashcards by Izabel Prinsloo | Brainscape

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)

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Thickening/ increase in cardiac muscle mass

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
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chest pain
light headedness and fainting
palpitations
shortness of breath

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Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)
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Shortness of breath
Fatigue
Swelling of the ankles, feet, legs, abdomen and veins in the neck

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Cardiomyopathy medical test: HCM and DCM

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Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Echocardiogram (ECHO)
Genetic testing in the case of HCM * Chest X-ray
Exercise testing
Blood tests

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Cardiomyopathy treatments: HCM and DCM

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Medication
Cardioversion
Pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs)
In rare instances, heart surgery or heart transplant

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