NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS
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Angina
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Myocardial Infarction
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Myocardial bridging
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
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Detailed explanation-1: -Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a complex type of heart disease that affects your heart muscle. It can cause: Thickening of your heart muscle (especially the ventricles or lower heart chambers).
Detailed explanation-2: -Cardiomyopathies are defined as myocardial disorders in which the myocardium is structurally and/or functionally abnormal in the absence of definite disease able to cause the myocardial pathology.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a condition affecting the left ventricle, the main pumping chamber of the heart. The walls of the left ventricle become thick and stiff. Over time, the heart can’t take in or pump out enough blood during each heartbeat to supply the body’s needs.
Detailed explanation-4: -Cardiomyopathy can be caused by your genes, other medical conditions, or extreme stress. It can also happen or get worse during pregnancy. Many times, the cause is not known. Treatments include medicines, procedures, and implanted devices.