Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Flashcards
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Restrictive Cardiomyopathy: Define:
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Ventricles are too rigid to expand as they fill with blood - there is restrictive filling of ventricles.
Relaxing/filling phase - abnormal
Autosomal Dominant
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Restrictive Cardiomyopathy: Aetiology:
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Amyloidosis Post-radiotherapy Loefflers Endocarditis Idiopathic Endomyocardial Fibrosis Sarcoidosis Haemochromatosis
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Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Symptoms:
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Breathlessness Syncope Fatigue Angina Peripheral Oedema
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Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Signs:
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Signs of Right Heart Failure: Raised JVP Oedema Ascites Hepatomegaly
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Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Investigations:
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ECG - note if LBBB is present & other conduction defects
ECHO
Cardiac Catheterisation
Cardiac MRI
Bloods - FBC, U&E, Brain Naturetic Peptide.
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Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Treatment:
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Treat underlying cause Beta Blockers Amiodarone Anticoagulation Low Sodium Intake Cardiac Transplant
