Notes in 01_Dilated Cardiomyopathy

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Dilated Cardiomyopathy}} is {{c2::the most common type of cardiomyopathy (90% of cases) characterized by dilated ventricles and a systolic dysfu…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Dilated Cardiomyopathy}} {{c1::Dyspnoea at rest}} {{c1::Orthopnoea and Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnoea}} {{c1::Signs of heart fail…
Published	02/10/2024	Signs on Examination of Dilated Cardiomyopathy {{c1::Heart failure (SOB and ankle oedema)}} {{c1::Systolic regurgitant murmur}} {{c1::Elevated JVP +/-…
Published	02/10/2024	When Dilated Cardiomyopathy is caused because of major stress it is known as {{c1::Takutsubo cardiomyopathy/Broken heart syndrome}}
Published	02/10/2024	CXR of Dilated Cardiomyopathy shows {{c1::balloon heart appearance}}
Published	02/10/2024	Dilated Cardiomyopathy may present with a raised {{c1::proBNP}} which indicates heart failure
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::ECHO}} is the gold standard investigation of Dilated Cardiomyopathy which shows {{c2::dilated and thin heart with an LVEF <40%}}
Published	02/10/2024	First-line Treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy {{c1::ACEI or ARBs}} {{c1::Diuretics (e.g. Indapamide)}} {{c1::Beta blockers}} {{c1::Aldosterone recept…
Published	02/10/2024	Second-line Treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy{{c1::Manage cardiovascular risk with ICD or CRT-D/P implant}}{{c1::Cardiac transplant}}
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