Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a major cause of death in young athletes who seem completely healthy but die during heavy exercise. However, certain normal changes in athletes' hearts can confuse the diagnosis.
Define Infectious and immunologic disorders of the heart:
The Endocardium and heart muscle are attacked by:
Infectious agent especially in endocarditis
Immunologic complex especially in rheumatic fever
What Tests for evaluation of coronary circulation:
ECG, Stress test, nuclear imaging and cardiac catheterization.
Dx: need ECG, Lab tests
ECG: ST elevation, ST depression, T inversion, Q wave formation
Labs: CK-MB and LDH increase. Cardiac troponin and myoglobin levels go up in blood.
Fatigue, dependent edema (edema in lower extremities), distension of the jugular vein, distension of liver, ascites, anorexia and complications of GI distress due congestion of GI, cyanosis.
