MEDICINE MCQ
CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
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Question
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A general term identifying disease of heart muscle is:
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arrhythmia
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cardiomyopathy
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coronary artery disease
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rheumatic heart disease
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Cardiomyopathy is a general term for diseases of the heart muscle, where the walls of the heart chambers have become stretched, thickened or stiff. This affects the heart’s ability to pump blood around the body.
Detailed explanation-2: -Any disorder that affects the heart muscle is called a cardiomyopathy. Cardiomyopathy causes the heart to lose its ability to pump blood well. In some cases, the heart rhythm also becomes disturbed. This leads to arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats).
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