Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy Pathology Study Guide

Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy is a progressive heart disease that may affect heart function. Examples of cardiomyopathy include: Dilated cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Restrictive cardiomyopathy Ischemic cardiomyopathy Dilated Cardiomyopathy In dilated cardiomyopathy the heart's four chambers enlarge. Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most common…
Cardiac Tumors

Cardiac Tumors Pathology Study Guide

Cardiac Tumors Cardiac tumors are neoplastic conditions that effect the heart. Cardiac tumors to be aware of include: Myxomas Rhabdomyomas Metastatic tumors to the heart Myxoma Myxomas are benign mesenchymal tumors. Myxomas are the most common benign primary cardiac tumors.…
Endocarditis Pathology

Endocarditis Pathology Study Guide

Endocarditis Endocarditis is inflammation of the endocardium. Endocarditis is typically brought on by a bacterial infection. Streptococcus viridans is the most frequent cause of endocarditis. Streptococcus viridans is a low-virulence bacteria that spreads to damaged valves. Damaged cardiac valves are…
Congenital Heart Disease

Congenital Heart Defects Pathology Study Guide

Congenital Heart Defects Congenital heart defects occur throughout embryogenesis (usually weeks 3 through 8). Congenital heart defects are observed in 1% of live births. Most congenital heart defects are incidental and not clinically significant. Congenital heart defects frequently cause shunting…
Congestive Heart Failure

Heart Failure Pathology Study Guide

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Congestive heart failure is pump failure of the heart. Congestive heart failure is divided into: Left sided heart failure Right sided heart failure Left-Sided Heart Failure Risk factors for left sided heart failure include: Myocardial infarction…
Ischemic Heart Disease

Ischemic Heart Disease Pathology Study Guide

Ischemic Heart Disease Ischemic heart disease is a group of syndromes associated with myocardial ischemia. Ischemic heart disease is the major cause of death in the United States of America (USA). Ischemic heart disease is typically brought on by coronary…