Cardiomyopathies

Open Ended

Name the cardiomyopathy represented by each diagram labeled A to D.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the gold standard to diagnose and assess HCMO?

• EKG

• Echo

• Cardiac MRI

• Genetic testing

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the primary echocardiographic finding in HCMO?

• Dilated left ventricle

• Left ventricular hypertrophy

• Right ventricular hypertrophy

• Mitral valve prolapse

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common complications or signs and symptoms of dilated cardiomyopathy (CMO)?

• Heart failure

• Decreased cardiac output

• Dysrhythmias

• Hypertension

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are common signs and symptoms of HCMO?

• DOE

• Orthopnea

• Pulmonary edema

• All of the above

Multiple Select

Which of the following are possible complications of HCMO?

• Infective endocarditis (IE)

• Embolus

• Heart failure (HF)

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What is the best method to differentiate between mitral regurgitation (MR) and left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO)?

• Physical examination

• Doppler echocardiography

• Electrocardiogram

• Chest X-ray

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a feature of non-obstructive HCMO?

• Small LV cavity with hyperdynamic wall motion

• Myocardial brightening

• LVOTO

• LAE

Open Ended

What methods can be utilized to provoke a LVOTO?

Open Ended

What are potential causes of increased MV EPSS?

Open Ended

What is the main difference between restrictive/infiltrative cardiomyopathy (R/I CMO) and constrictive pericarditis?

Open Ended

What is the leading cause of heart-related sudden death in those under the age of 30?

Multiple Choice

What is one important rule mentioned regarding the use of the ECHO...THE NOTEBOOK 7 & THE WORKBOOK 7 materials?

• You may freely share the materials with others.

• You must not copy or reproduce the materials without permission.

• You can post the materials online for educational purposes.

• You are allowed to edit and distribute the materials.

Open Ended

What causes AOV notching in patients with HCMO?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are etiologies of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (CMO)?

• Idiopathic

• Sarcomere protein gene mutation

• Alcohol abuse

• Microscopic disorganization of myocardial fibers

Multiple Choice

Approximately what percentage of dilated CMO cases have a familial link?

• 5-10%
• 50-60%
• 75-80%
• 20-35%