Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Question 1

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is caused by?

Answer 1

Sarcomere Gene Defect in B Myosin Heavy Chain Protein (Autosomal Dominant)

Question 2

What is the chance of inheriting gene which can cause Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?

Answer 2

50%

Question 3

What is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young adults?

Answer 3

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Question 4

What signs are present in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (5)

Answer 4

Notched Pulse Pattern
Double Impulse over Apex
Jerky Pulse
Large A Waves
Systolic Murmurs

Question 5

How does ECG demonstrate hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? (3)

Answer 5

Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

Non Specific ST and T Wave Abnormalities with progressive T Wave Inversion

Deep Q Waves

Question 6

What murmur is present on Echo for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Answer 6

Mitral Regurgitation

Question 7

How to treat Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (4)

Answer 7

Avoid Heavy Exercise/Dehydration

Amiodarone

Beta Blockers or CCB

Cardioverter Defibrillator

Question 8

What two conditions are associated with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Answer 8

Frederich Ataxia

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