5 Questions
Which type of heart disease is associated with cardiac dysfunction?
Cardiomyopathy
Which type of cardiomyopathy is characterized by abnormalities of the heart muscle including dilated, hypertrophic, restrictive, and arrhythmogenic right ventricular?
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia (ARVC/D)
Which classification of cardiomyopathies primarily focuses on the heart muscle and includes genetic, nongenetic, and acquired types?
Primary cardiomyopathies
Which type of cardiomyopathies show myocardial involvement secondary to the influence of a vast list of disease processes?
Secondary cardiomyopathies
What is the contemporary classification of cardiomyopathies based on predominant organ involvement?
Cardiac-focused classification
Study Notes
Heart Disease and Cardiomyopathy
- Heart disease associated with cardiac dysfunction is cardiomyopathy.
- Cardiomyopathy is characterized by abnormalities of the heart muscle, including:
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Restrictive cardiomyopathy
- Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
Classification of Cardiomyopathies
- The primary classification of cardiomyopathies focuses on the heart muscle and includes:
- Genetic types
- Nongenetic types
- Acquired types
Secondary Cardiomyopathies
- Secondary cardiomyopathies show myocardial involvement secondary to the influence of a vast list of disease processes.
Contemporary Classification
- The contemporary classification of cardiomyopathies is based on predominant organ involvement.
Test your knowledge of altered tissue perfusion and relevant disorders in nursing care for adult clients with life-threatening conditions. This quiz covers coronary arterial diseases, acute ischemic heart disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, and hypertensive crisis.
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