Cardiomyopathy Quiz

Types of Cardiomyopathy

• Least Common Type: Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is the rarest form of cardiomyopathy. It primarily affects the right ventricle and is characterized by the replacement of myocardial tissue with fatty or fibrous tissue.

• Enlargement of All Cardiac Chambers: Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is characterized by the enlargement of all four cardiac chambers, leading to ineffective contraction of the heart.

• Risk of Sudden Death in Young Athletes: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) poses a significant risk for sudden cardiac death among young athletes due to its potential to cause arrhythmias and obstruction of blood flow.

• Rigid Ventricular Walls and Diastolic Dysfunction: Restrictive Cardiomyopathy features rigid ventricular walls, which impede the heart's ability to fill properly during diastole, leading to heart failure.

• Most Common Type: Dilated Cardiomyopathy is the most prevalent type of cardiomyopathy, often associated with heart failure and reduced cardiac output.

• Thickened Left Ventricular Wall: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is marked by a thickened left ventricular wall, which can obstruct blood flow and lead to diastolic dysfunction.