Cardiomyopathies — Flashcards

Cardiomyopathies — Flashcards

Cardiomyopathies — Flashcards
#1

Assessing _____ can help distinguish cardiac disease from hepatic disease in a patient presenting with bilateral lower extremity edema and ascites

#2

Systolic dysfunction (heart failure) occurs due to decreased _____, often secondary to ischemia/MI or dilated cardiomyopathy

#3

Systolic dysfunction as a result of dilated cardiomyopathy may lead to biventricular _____

#4

Clinical features of right heart failure are due to _____ congestion

#5

ACS, dilated cardiomyopathy, valvular insufficiency, and L-R shunts may cause _____ heart failure

#6

Untreated acromegaly can cause _____ myocardial hypertrophy, leading to diastolic heart failure

Hint: concentric/eccentric

#7

What pathologic heart sound may be heard with dilated cardiomyopathy? _____

#8

Heart failure may present with dependent _____ edema due to increased hydrostatic pressure

#9

How does ejection fraction change in heart failure with systolic dysfunction? _____

#10

What is the effect of cardiogenic shock on pulse pressure? _____

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