10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of Myocarditis?
Hyperthyroidism
What is the characteristic morphological feature of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)?
Displacement of papillary muscles
Which clinical feature is NOT typically associated with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)?
Dilated ventricles on echocardiogram
What is the pathophysiological mechanism primarily responsible for diastolic dysfunction in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)?
Hypertrophied and disorganized myocytes with impaired relaxation and increased chamber stiffness
Which clinical feature is characteristic of Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM)?
Right-sided signs and symptoms
What is the hallmark pathophysiological feature of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC)?
Asymmetrical septal myocardial hypertrophy with systolic anterior motion (SAM) of the anterior mitral leaflet (AML)
Which condition is characterized by the replacement of RV myocardium with fat & fibrous tissue, leading to fatal arrhythmias?
Arrhythmogenic RV Cardiomyopathy (ARVC)
Which cardiomyopathy typically involves regional RV, global RV, and partial LV involvement with sparing of the septum?
Arrhythmogenic RV Cardiomyopathy (ARVC)
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?
Arrhythmogenic RV Cardiomyopathy (ARVC)
Which cardiomyopathy is characterized by major enlargement of the atria on echocardiography?
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM)
Explore the layers of the heart - Endocardial, Myocardial, and Pericardial - in relation to common myocardial diseases like Myocarditis, Dilated cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy, and Arrhythmogenic RV cardiomyopathy. Understand the causes, symptoms, and classifications of these diseases.
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