Cystic medial necrosis = degeneration of medial layer of AO
AO dimension of 55mm = indication for surgery
MVP
balloon sign
Chronic liver disease aka
Echo findings?
cirrhosis
poor CO
RV dysfunction
Sarcoidosis
Inflammatory multisystem disease
Global LV dysfunction (MR)
Granulomas seen in pericardium, conducting system or myocardium
Hemochromatosis
infiltrative pattern similar to amyloidosis
dilated CMO
Iron overload
Muscular Dystrophy
Hypertrophic CMO
Dilated CMO
Friedrich Ataxia is a slowly progressive disorder of the ______________ ______________ and muscles. Results in premature _____________ ______________ death.
nervous system
nerve cell
5-20yrs
Dilated CMO
Posterior wall abnormalities
arrhythmias
Hypereosinophilic
d/t leukemia
obliteration of LV or RV apex by laminar thrombus
2 kinds:
endomyocardial fibrosis
Loeffler's endocarditis
Sickle Cell Anemia
High output state
Dilated CMO
PHTN
HIV
Endocarditis
Pericarditis
PHTN
Dilated CMO
Diet drug valvulopathy caused:
valvular heart disease
Hyperthyroidism
Increase in total blood volume
Increase in LV contractility
Decrease in systemic vascular resistance
This all equals:
High output state
Increased stroke volume
Sinus tachycardia & atrial fib
Hypothyroidism
Opposite to hyperthyroidism
PE
Most common = Hashimoto’s Disease = MVP & MR
More common than hyperthyroidism
Effects of Advance Age
Progressive angulation between the ascending aorta and the left ventricular outflow tract = Sigmoid shape to the proximal ventricular septum
Define: Hypovolemia
a blood disorder consisting of a decrease in the volume of circulating blood
Define: Hypertension
High blood pressure
Describe the echo appearance of a patient with hypertension
LVH
diastolic dysfunction
later systolic dysfunction
Other cardiac anomalies you may see with hypertension?
MAC
mild degree aortic thickening
dilation of ascending AO (lead to AI)
What's one devastating complication of hypertension?
?dissection
Define Diabetes Mellitis
A medical disorder characterized by varying or persistent hyperglycemia
Echo appearance of someone with DM?
diastolic dysfunction
LVH
LAE
dilated IVC
decreased inspiratory collapse
SOB
chest pain
What's the echo appearance of someone who is pregnant?
Altered MV coapt
mild chamber enlargement
small pericardial effusion
pseudo wall motion abnormality
benign arrhythmias
Echo appearance of a patient with chronic renal insufficiency?