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Which of the following is NOT a common cause of Myocarditis?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of Myocarditis?
- Chlamydia (C.psittaci)
- Influenza virus
- Methyldopa hypersensitivity
- Hyperthyroidism (correct)
What is the characteristic morphological feature of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)?
What is the characteristic morphological feature of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)?
- Irregular shape of the heart
- Thickening of ventricular walls
- Intermittent loss of heart muscle tissue
- Displacement of papillary muscles (correct)
Which clinical feature is NOT typically associated with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)?
Which clinical feature is NOT typically associated with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)?
- Dilated ventricles on echocardiogram (correct)
- Beat-to-beat variability of the arterial pressure waveform
- Murmurs of mitral or tricuspid insufficiency
- Reduced exercise tolerance and fatigue
What is the pathophysiological mechanism primarily responsible for diastolic dysfunction in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)?
What is the pathophysiological mechanism primarily responsible for diastolic dysfunction in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)?
Which clinical feature is characteristic of Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM)?
Which clinical feature is characteristic of Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM)?
What is the hallmark pathophysiological feature of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC)?
What is the hallmark pathophysiological feature of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC)?
Which condition is characterized by the replacement of RV myocardium with fat & fibrous tissue, leading to fatal arrhythmias?
Which condition is characterized by the replacement of RV myocardium with fat & fibrous tissue, leading to fatal arrhythmias?
Which cardiomyopathy typically involves regional RV, global RV, and partial LV involvement with sparing of the septum?
Which cardiomyopathy typically involves regional RV, global RV, and partial LV involvement with sparing of the septum?
In which cardiomyopathy do patients often present with onset of arrhythmias ranging from PVCs to VF, with a high risk of SCD due to VT/VF during sports-related exercise?
In which cardiomyopathy do patients often present with onset of arrhythmias ranging from PVCs to VF, with a high risk of SCD due to VT/VF during sports-related exercise?
Which cardiomyopathy is characterized by major enlargement of the atria on echocardiography?
Which cardiomyopathy is characterized by major enlargement of the atria on echocardiography?
