Restricted Cardiomyopathy Flashcards
1
Q
What is restrictive cardiomyopathy?
A
Thick fibrous, non-contractile tissue causing diastolic failure.
2
Q
What are the causes of restrictive cardiomyopathy?
A
Amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, haemochromatosis, radiation, Wilson’s.
3
Q
What is this a presentation of?
Features of RVF dominate (peripheral oedema, raised JVP), Kussmaul’s sign, abnormal echo.
A
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
