30 Questions
Which type of cardiomyopathy is characterized by alterations of chamber compliance and increased volume?
Dilated cardiomyopathy
What is a common associated condition with dilated cardiomyopathy?
Untreated hypertension
Which type of cardiomyopathy presents with contractility normal and compliance decreased, particularly in the left ventricle?
Restrictive cardiomyopathy
What is a characteristic feature of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Tachydysrhythmias
Which condition has been identified as a transient, reversible left ventricular dysfunction in response to profound psychological or emotional stress?
Stress or takotsubo cardiomyopathy
In which type of cardiomyopathy do we observe accumulations of abnormal substances between myocytes (extracellular) & within myocytes (intracellular)?
Secondary cardiomyopathies
What are the two major classifications of cardiomyopathies?
Primary and secondary
Which type of cardiomyopathy shows abnormal diastolic filling and intermittent left ventricular outflow obstruction?
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
What is the main characteristic of genetic cardiomyopathies?
Abnormal ventricular septum thickening
Which type of cardiomyopathy is usually of other origin in an inflammatory process?
Dilated cardiomyopathy
What do primary and secondary cardiomyopathies relate to?
Mechanical problems
Which type of cardiomyopathy involves disproportionate ventricular septum thickening?
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Which condition is characterized by myocyte hypertrophy with myofibril disarray and increased cardiac fibrosis?
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
What characteristic is associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)?
Hypertrophied left ventricle with reduced chamber size
Which type of cardiomyopathy causes right-sided heart failure and rhythm disturbances?
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
What condition may mimic acute coronary syndrome due to similar presenting symptoms?
Stress or 'Takotsubo' cardiomyopathy
Which type of cardiomyopathy is manifested by signs of systolic dysfunction and heart failure in the last month of pregnancy?
Dilated cardiomyopathy
What characteristic is associated with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)?
Progressive cardiac dilation
Which of the following is the most common identifiable cause of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in the United States and Europe?
Alcoholism
Which cancer chemotherapeutic agent is known for its cumulative dose-dependent cardiac toxicity?
Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)
Which autoimmune disorder is not listed as a condition associated with secondary cardiomyopathies?
Multiple sclerosis
Which endocrine disorder is associated with secondary cardiomyopathies?
Hypothyroidism
Which familial storage disease is linked to secondary cardiomyopathies?
Hemochromatosis
Which nutritional deficiency is mentioned in relation to secondary cardiomyopathies?
Thiamine deficiency (beriberi)
What is a characteristic feature of takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
Hypercontractility of the left ventricular apical region
What is the suggested mechanism for myocardial stunning in stress cardiomyopathy like takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
Coronary artery spasm or microvascular spasm
How does left ventricular function typically recover in takotsubo cardiomyopathy when catecholamine levels normalize?
Interventricular gradient resolves
What is a key similarity between takotsubo cardiomyopathy and heart failure in terms of treatment?
Treatment similarity
Which term best describes a heart muscle disease that occurs alongside a multisystem disorder?
Secondary cardiomyopathy
What distinguishes the accumulation of abnormal substances in secondary cardiomyopathies?
Accumulation within myocytes (intracellular)
Learn about cardiomyopathies and distinguish between primary and secondary types. Explore the classification of cardiomyopathies into genetic, mixed, and acquired. Understand the causes, development, and symptoms associated with different types of cardiomyopathies.
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