Dilated cardiomyopathy

Background

  • Heart is dilated with poor contraction and EF

Causes

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Cardiomyopathy

Evaluation

Workup

  • CXR
    • Cardiomegaly, pulmonary venous htn
  • ECG
    • LV hypertrophy, poor R wave progression
  • Ultrasound
    • Bedside (for gross function)
    • TTE/TEE for EF

Diagnosis

  • Typically on cardiac ultrasound (echo)

Management

  • Treat the underlying diseae
  • Similar to CHF exacerbation
  • Ensure exacerbation not due to ischemia

Disposition

  • Admit for new diagnosis

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