Pathology: Non-Ischaemic Disease Flashcards
1
Q
what are the three types of cardiomyopathy?
A
dilated, hypertrophic and restrictive
2
Q
what happens to the heart in dilated cardiomyopathy?
A
the heart becomes flabby and floppy
3
Q
what is the cause for the majority of cases of dilated cardiomyopathy?
A
genetics
4
Q
dilated cardiomyopathy is caused by mutations in genes that code for what?
A
heart muscle proteins
5
Q
name two genes that cause dilated cardiomyopathy?
A
desmin
dystrophin
