pericardial disorders include Correct Answer Acute
inflammatory, constrictive, effusion/tamponade
Acute Pericarditis (inflammatory) Correct Answer Days
after MI, progress to effusion/tamponade
•EKG: Diffuse ST elevation IN ALL LEADS EXCEPT aVR
•Admit: Fever, Effusion, Tamponade, AKI
Constrictive Pericarditis: Correct Answer Cardiac
Surgery/idiopathic
•Easily misdiagnosed as liver disease due to right sided
congestion findings on initial presentation (Murmur: High
Pitch, Early Diastole)
•Treatment: Treat the HF (Diuresis/Surgery)
pericardial Effusion/Tamponade Correct Answer Pulsus
paradoxus is the hallmark (↓ BP > 10 mmHg with
inspiration)
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Correct Answer FAMILY
HISTORY (50% have 1st degree relatives)
•ECHO: LV hypertrophy w/o dilatation, LA enlargement
(Increased risk of SCD)
•Symptoms: RHF
•Treatment: BB, CCB, Diuretics
•Closely monitor pregnant and HOCM (Obstructive)
Restrictive cardiomyopathy Correct Answer •ECHO (Stiff
Venticles): Impaired diastolic (low LVEF), but normal
systolic LV fxn (preserved contractile function)
, •Symptoms: RHF
•Tx: Cardiology Consult (all cases)
•Avoid Digoxin, BB, and ACEi
Tako-Tsubo cardiomyopathy Correct Answer Broken heart
syndrome: Occurs in postmenopausal women following an
- overwhelming, emotionally stressful event
chatecholamine release leads to: ballooning and left
venticular dyskinesias
Management: Beta-blockers and ACEi
ARVC (Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy)
Correct Answer Genetic (extended)
•RV Fibrosis
•EKG: LBBB (Increased risk of SCD)
•Treatment: Must be on Cardiac Monitoring (May need
AICD)
Ischemic CM Correct Answer Not actual CM (LV dysfxn w/
CAD)
most common infection in the hospital setting Correct
Answer cauti
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