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What is a key characteristic of systolic dysfunction in heart failure?
What is a key characteristic of systolic dysfunction in heart failure?
What should be the first-line treatment for patients with certain types of heart conditions?
What should be the first-line treatment for patients with certain types of heart conditions?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM)?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM)?
What is the highest yield cause of amyloidosis relevant to restrictive cardiomyopathy?
What is the highest yield cause of amyloidosis relevant to restrictive cardiomyopathy?
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Which symptom is more commonly associated with diastolic dysfunction rather than systolic dysfunction?
Which symptom is more commonly associated with diastolic dysfunction rather than systolic dysfunction?
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What is the defining characteristic of dilated cardiomyopathy?
What is the defining characteristic of dilated cardiomyopathy?
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Which sign is commonly associated with restrictive cardiomyopathy?
Which sign is commonly associated with restrictive cardiomyopathy?
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In patients with restrictive cardiomyopathy, which condition can lead to abnormalities in protein deposition?
In patients with restrictive cardiomyopathy, which condition can lead to abnormalities in protein deposition?
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What heart sound may be present in restrictive cardiomyopathy due to increased ventricular stiffness?
What heart sound may be present in restrictive cardiomyopathy due to increased ventricular stiffness?
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What is the effect of diastolic dysfunction on left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV)?
What is the effect of diastolic dysfunction on left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV)?
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Study Notes
Ventricular Dysfunction
- Ventricular dilation can be isolated or diffuse, affecting all four chambers.
- A key characteristic is systolic dysfunction, where ejection fraction is reduced (e.g., 30%).
- Septal myectomy may be considered if the left ventricular outflow tract pressure gradient exceeds 50 mmHg.
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is usually the initial treatment.
- Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) can have a multifactorial etiology.
Diastolic Dysfunction (Heart Failure)
- Heart failure can arise from diastolic dysfunction, even without hypertension as a cause.
- Jugular venous distension (JVD) is a hallmark sign of restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM).
- An S4 heart sound may also be present in RCM.
- Cardiac dilation is not a feature in RCM.
- High-yield causes of RCM include:
- A history of radiation therapy (leading to fibrosis).
- Amyloidosis (protein deposition in abnormal locations).
- Hemochromatosis (iron overload).
- The presenting condition (e.g., dilated or non-dilated heart) guides diagnosis; don't rely on a single cause being linked to only one type of cardiomyopathy.
- Amyloidosis, frequently linked to multiple myeloma, is a key factor in RCM.
- RCM, like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), demonstrates decreased values in:
- Ejection Fraction (EF)
- Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Volume (LVEDV)
- Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Pressure (LVEDP)
- To differentiate DCM from RCM, consider clinical findings:
- DCM is associated with a large cardiac silhouette, an S3 heart sound, and a lateralized apex beat.
- RCM is characterized by JVD, an S4 heart sound, and no lateralized apex beat.
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This quiz covers key aspects of ventricular dysfunction and diastolic dysfunction related to heart failure. Topics include ejection fraction, treatment options, and specific signs associated with restrictive cardiomyopathy. Test your understanding of these crucial cardiac conditions.
