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Cardiomyopathies 

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

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
• Hypertensive disorders ... ⚠️ Cardiogenic shock ... avoid diagnostic delays ... , selenium) Differential ... recognition and management