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SAM (systolic anterior motion of the MV)

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Brockenbrough- Braunward morrow

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Dynamic flow obstruction on M mode

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Aymptoeida

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ASH: asymmetric septahypertrophy

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M-mode of HH-colours

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HCM- Apical CM

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HCM Mid ventricular

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HCM Mid ventricular Spectral

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HCM Mid ventricular Spectral

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What is cardiomyopathy?

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Primary disease of the myocardium, excluding myocardial dysfunction due to CAD, HTN, CHD, or valvular disease

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All cardiomyopathies can be classified according to what? In what order?

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  1. 1st physiology
  2. Etiology once known
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What are characteristics of dilated CMO? 3

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  1. Dilation - 4 chambers
  2. LV S+D dysfunction
  3. +/- RV dysfunciton
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What are characteristics of hypertrophic CMO? 3

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  1. ASH
  2. LVH
  3. Hyperdynamic and non-dilated LV
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What are characteristics of restrictive CMO 3

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  1. Decreased LV compliance (Restrictive filling DDFxn)
  2. CHF
  3. Systolic function may be preserved
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What are characteristics of other CMOS besides dilated CMO, Hypertrophic CMO, and restrictive CMO? 3

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  1. Arrhythmogenic RV dysplasia
  2. LV non-compaction
  3. Idiopathic
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What is the abbreviation of Dilated CMO?
DCM
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What is the abbreviation of hypertrophic CMO?
HCM
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What is the abbreviation of Hypertrophic obstructive CMO?
HOCM
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What is the abbreviation of restrictive CMO?
RCM
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What is HCM?
Disease of the myocardium characterized by the presence of LVH in the absence of another cause
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What is the etiology of HCM?
Inherited disease: X linked autosomal dominant - scan relatives
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What is the most common genetic CMO?
HCM
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What is the pathophysiology of HCM?
Increased muscle mass due to myofibril disarray
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The mutated gene in HCM affects what? What does this lead to?
1. The contractile elements of the sacromere 2. Leads to inappropriate hypertrophy of the muscle
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What are S/S of HCM? 5
1. Possible asymptomatic 2. Exercise intolerance 3. Syncope/ fainting (HOCM) 4. Angina 5. Increased sudden risk of death
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What does the ECG look like for HCM? 2
1. Arrhythmias 2. AV blocks and bundle branch blocks
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In terms of HCM, what are some arrhythmias seen with ECG?
A fib- high prevalence
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What is the AV node location for HCM?
IVS
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What is often the first clinical manifestation of HCM?
Increased risk of sudden death
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What does decreased exercise intolerance look like for HCM?
SOB and fatigue
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HCM can be divided into two sub groups based on what?
Whether the hypertrophy is causing any LV outflow obstruction or not
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In terms of HCM, Hypertrophy involving what is the most common and most likely to have an outflow obstruction?
Basal anterior septum
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In terms of HCM if the hemodynamic effect of the LVOT PG is above 30 mmHg what does this mean? What if its not?
1. Yes: Obstructive (HOCM) 2. No: Non obstructive
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Non-obstructive HCM has a potential for what?
LVOT obstruction to develop at rest over time
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What needs to be done with every patient with HCM?
Valsalva
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What are two types of HOCM?
1. Dynamic 2. Latent obstruction
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What is a dynamic obstruction?
Obstruction occurs when MV leaflets come in contact with thick IVS
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What is Latent obstruction?
Discoverable on effect or provoking maneuvers such as Valsalva
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What are some HCM echo features in Parasternal? 2
1. Wall thickness (IVS and PW) 2. Potential for SAM
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How big should the IVS be in a patient with HCM?
IVS > 15mm
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What is some apical echo features in apical?
1. Presence/ distribution of hypertrophy 2. Assess for SAM (5C/3C)
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What are some things we can do to get a better 2D assessment of HCM?
1. Use off axis views if needed to see the full thickness walls clearly for measurement 2. Colour plus 2D to assess where aliasing occurs
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What is needed for a good assessment of HCM?
Good endocardial definition
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1/3 of individuals that have HCM have what?
RV involvement
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What do we do to map the highest velocity in the LVOT for HCM?
Use colour aliasing and PW, specifically increase colour scale to see highest velocity
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With HCM, it is easy to confuse MR with what?
Increased LVOT velocity because the leaks last longer
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Doppler with HCM may have a decrease SV with normal ejection fraction due to what?
Decrease in cavity size
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What can we use doppler to do with HCM?2
1. MR assessment 2. Assess Diastolic dysfunction
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What is a tip to measure peak velocity with HCM? (using CW)
Walk the pulsed wave sample volume from apex all the way to the AV Looking for the point where the flow accelerated. Then use CW to measure peak velocity
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What can mimic a HCM heart?
Athlete heart
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How does a athlete heart mimic HCM?
Heart remodeling in highly trained endurance athletes
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Athletes hearts may still be normal despite having what? What are two examples?
1. Increased parameters 2. LV, RV, LA dimensions 3. LV wall thickness
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Athletes hearts look like what?2
1. Maintains symmetric, normal shape, No SAM 2. Normal or supranormal diastolic function
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What are the parameters for normal LV wall thickness for M/F athletes?
1. Male <16mm 2. Female <12mm
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What is HOCM?
Obstruction: Higher velocity in the LVOT seen with color and aliasing, mapped with PW and measured the peak velocity and PG with CW doppler
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How do we determine persistent obstruction?
Obstruction at rest and valsalva
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How do we determine provocable obstruction?
Mild obstruction at rest that gets worse with Valsalva
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How do we determine Latent obstruction?
Near normal velocity at rest that increases with provocation
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When would we see obstruction with latent obstruction?
Only with valsalva
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What are three kinds of provocative maneouvers?
1. Amyl nitrite 2. Valsalva maneuver 3. Stress test
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How is amyl nitrite a provocative maneouver?
Lowers arterial resistances/ increases HR
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How is valsalva a provocative maneouver?
Decreases ventricular filling
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How is stress tests provocative maneouvers?
Increases HR
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Why is stress tests not preferred for provocative maneouvers?
Risk of arrhythmias
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HOCM depends on what?
Preload and afterload
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What are HOCM obstructions increased by? 3
1. Lower preload >> leading to LV cavity volume 2. Increased contractility 3. Afterload
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Symptoms of HOCM worsen by what? (Drugs)
Diuretics (which reduce preload and make SAM and obstruction worse)
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IHSS stands for what?
Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis
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What is IHSS?
A term previously used to describe the classic form of HOCM
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How many ways are there to categorize SAM? What are they?
Three 1. Mild 2. Moderate 3. Severe
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What is mild SAM?
Within 10mm of IVS
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What is Moderate SAM?
Brief contact with IVS
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What is severe SAM?
Prolonged contact with IVS
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Degree of LVOT obstruction depends on what things? 3
1. Closeness of the AMVL to the IVS 2. Onset of SAM to the onset of AMVL contact with IVS 3. Duration of AMVL/ IVS contact
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In terms of Degree of LVOT with SAM, what question must we ask in relation to closeness of the AMVL to the IVS?
Does it actually touch the septum?
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In terms of Degree of LVOT with SAM, what question must we ask about the onset of SAM to the onset of AMVL contact with IVS?
How long does it take from the time MV leaflets starts moving when it touches the IVS
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In terms of Degree of LVOT with SAM, what question must we ask in relation to the duration of AMVL/IVS contact?
How long does the MV touch the IVS
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In terms of LVOT obstruction and PVCs, following a ventricular ectopic beat, what happens? What is this called?
1. There is a marked increase in the LVOT gradient 2. Brockenbrough- bruanwald morrow sign.
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Brokenbrough mraunwald morrow sign only occurs with what?
Dynamic obstruction
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What is seen with HOCM on doppler?3
1. High velocity LVOT flow 2. Dynamic flow obstruction 3. MR due to SAM
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In terms of doppler and HOCM, what does dynamic flow obstruction look like?
Mid to late systolic peaking LVOT flow with gradient across LVOT
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How do we map out dynamic flow obstruction for HOCM? 2
1. Use PW to "map" level of obstruction 2. Use CW to display peak velocity
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In terms of HOCM doppler and dynamic flow obstruction, as the gradient S increases, what results?
Severity of the condition S also increases
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In terms of HOCM, how is there MR due to SAM?
Lack of coaptation as the AML gets "sucked" toward the septum, the leaflet tips come apart
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What does LVOT gradient look like on doppler?3
1. Starts later 2. Peaks mid-late 3. "Dagger sign" of PW flow
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How does MR look like on doppler compared to LVOT gradient? 5
1. Starts earlier 2. Ends later 3. High velocity throughout 4. Peaks mid 5. Higher gradient/ velocity than LVOT
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What is medical treatment options for HOCM?
Improve diastolic functions with Meds
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What are drugs we should use to treat HOCM? 2
1. Beta blockers 2. Calcium blockers
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What are types of drugs we should not use for HOCM treatment? why?
1. Diuretics 2. Reducing preload makes it worse
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What are surgical options for HOCM treatment?3
1. Septal myectomy 2. Percutaneous intervention 3. Implanted cardiac defibrillator (ICD)
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What are some percutaneous interventions used for HOCM treatment?
Alcohol septal ablation
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What does alcohol septal ablation do? 2
1. Catheterization with alcohol injected into portion of LAD 2. Kills and thins basal septal wall
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What does implanted cardiac defibrillator do for HOCM treatment?
Prevention of sudden death
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What is a myectomy?
A portion of the basal IVS is removed or ablated
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How does a myectomy benefit HOCM?
Obstruction is eliminated
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Myectomy may result in what? (In terms of HOCM)
May result in iatrogenic complications such as VSD, AI
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Why is echo important in pre/ post op monitoring for HOCM?
1. Pre-op: identify the problem 2. Post-op: Assess the success of the procedure
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What are three forms of HCM?
1. ASH 2. Mid ventricular hypertrophy 3. Apical hypertrophy>>LV systolic cavity obliteration
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What does ASH stand for?
Asymmetric septal hypertrophy
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What is ASH?
Thickened, echogenic IVS (>1.3cm), but normal PW
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What is the IVS: PW ratio which determines abnormality?
>1.3:1
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What is the appearance of ASH?
1. May have speckled appearance 2. Narrowed LVOT
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What is seen with ASH with HCM?
Decreased Systolic IVS thickening
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What happens as a result of decreased systolic IVS thickening? (In terms of ASH with HCM)
Other walls hyperdynamic to compensate
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What can be noted of the PLAX M-mode of HCM?2
1. SAM 2. Basal wall thickness ratio
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What is the DDX from M-mode for HCM ASH?2
1. Aging 2. Sigmoid septum
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What can be noted about the basal wall thickness ratio of HCM- ASH? What do we need to do?
1. High risk >30mm = 40% risk sudden death 2. Compare to SAX
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Which part of HCM - Apical CM is involved?
Apical LV
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What do we need to do to determine HCM- Apical CM? 3
1. Image the true LV apex (contrast may enhance definition) 2. Use colour doppler to define obstruction or increase velocities 3. Look for apical infarction aneurysm, and clot
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With HCM-Apical CM, 15% have what disorder?
Apical aneurysm
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What kind of appearance does HCM- apical hypertrophy have in 2D?
Ace of spades appearance
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What is HCM-Mid ventricular?
Obstruction in the mid-ventricular cavity
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What happens in the LV with HCM-mid ventricular? 2
1. LV contracts on itself 2. Both sides of the LV walls touch each other
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What does the LV cavity do during systole with HCM-Mid ventricular?
LV cavity obliterates
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What is the DDX for HCM-mid ventricular
1. Chronic HTN 2. AS
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What are echo finds of HCM- Mid ventricular?5
1. Thick LV walls 2. Increased velocities 3. Late systolic peaking 4. MR 5. LVOT obstruction at higher HR
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In terms of HCM- mid ventricular, the LV walls thicken where?
Pap level
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Where is the increased velocities with HCM- mid ventricular?
Mid cavity with gradient
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What is the late systolic peaking waveform look like in HCM?
Saw tooth waveform
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In terms of HCM-mid ventricular, MR is concordant with what?
Degree of obstruction
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