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Cardiomyopathies 

Manifestations of cardiomyopathy (CM) range from microscopic alterations in cardiac myocytes to fulminant Heart Failure
Cardiomyopathies ... alterations in cardiac ... accumulation, & cardiac ... QT Syndrome • Dilated ... cardiology #diagnosis #differential
Causes of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Primary Myocardial Processes (> 90%):
 • Acquired structural heart disease: CAD, Most
Causes of Sudden Cardiac ... disease: CAD, Most cardiomyopathies ... , Familial dilated ... cardiomyopathy, ... Arrest #cardiology #differential
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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Abnormalities - Differential ... pressure >10mmHg: • Cardiac ... • Hypovolemic shock ... • Restrictive Cardiomyopathy ... Pulsus tardus (delayed
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Cold and Wet): • Cardiomyopathic ... infarction, following cardiac ... pneumothorax, cardiac ... types #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #differential
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Cold and wet) • Cardiomyopathic ... infarction, following cardiac ... pneumothorax, cardiac ... pericarditis, restrictive cardiomyopathy ... Types #diagnosis #management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... ., familial or dilated ... Pts: cardiogenic shock ... and timing with Cardio-OB ... follow-up with Cardio-OB