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==Dilated Cardiomyopathy==
==Background==
===Background===
*Disease of heart muscle
*Idiopathic form accounts for 25% of CHF
===Diagnosis===
*CHF symptoms
*CXR
**Cardiomegaly, pulm venous htn
*ECG
**LV hypertrophy, poor R wave progression
===Treatment===
*Similar to CHF exacerbation
*Ensure exacerbation not due to ischemia


==Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy==
==Differential Diagnosis==
===Background===
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*"HOCM"
*Abnormal LV diastolic function due to decr compliance
 
===Diagnosis===
*Exertional dyspnea, chest pain, syncope
*Systolic murmur that increases w/ valsalva
*ECG
**LV hypertrophy, deep Qs in 1, avL, V5-6 (daggers of death)
===Treatment===
*If decompensated presents as hypotensive CHF
**Preserve preload
***Careful hydration
***Avoid high airway pressure if intubate
**Limit tachycardia
***Beta blockers
**Avoid vasodilators (no nitrates)
**Maintain sinus rythm (i.e. cardiovert A. fib)
**Increase afterload (hypotensive only)
***Phenylephrine
==Restrictive Cardiomyopathy==
===Background===
*Must distinguish from constrictive pericarditis
===Diagnosis===
*Consider if CHF but no e/o cardiomegaly or systolic dysfunction
===Treatment===
*Symptom directed (diuretics and ACEI)


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Peripartum Cardiomyopathy]]
*[[Congestive Heart Failure]]
 
==Source==
Tintinalli


[[Category:Cards]]
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Cardiology]]

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