Category: General Cardiology

Abnormal diastolic function is the hallmark in restrictive cardiomyopathies.

Hallmark of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is asymmetrical septal hypertrophy which narrows the left ventricular outflow tract.

Familial dilated cardiomyopathy constitutes about 30% of idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy.

Peripartum cardiomyopathy is diagnosed when features of dilated cardiomyopathy develops in the last one month of pregnancy or within 5 months of delivery.

Alcoholic cardiomyopathy was also known as alcoholic heart muscle disease.

Acute viral myocarditis is often due to Coxsackie B virus or echovirus.

Cardiomyopathy is a primary disorder of the heart muscle which causes abnormal myocardial performance.

Cardiac musculature: Circular and oblique spirals of cardiac musculature are seen in the left ventricle, while longitudinal spirals are seen in the RV.

Infective endarteritis is less likely in very small or large PDA as, a high velocity jet causing endothelial damage is unlikely. It is more likely in moderate sized

Cardiovascular risk factors are classified into modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors.