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In hx. Past hx of these has been associated with denial of participation
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Dizziness with exercise
Hx of asthma Body mass index (BMI) blood pressure(systolic) See Heart Murmur Musculoskeletal Examination |
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Common causes of Sudden Death During Exertion in Young Subjects
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Anomalous coronary artery origin and course Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease Idiopathic concentric left ventricular hypertrophy |
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Symptoms: |
palpitations, syncope, chest pain, dyspnea on exertion.
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Exam: |
high frequency systolic ejection murmur at left
lower sternal border; increased with Valsalva, decreased with squatting. |
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Diagnostic tool |
echocardiogram
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Congenital Coronary Artery Anomalies
Symptoms: |
extertional chest pain or syncope.
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Congenital Coronary Artery Anomalies
Diagnosis: |
angiogram
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Marfan’s Syndrome
Diagnosis |
Diagnosis need 2 of 4 major features:
Family history Cardiovascular abnormality (aortic aneurysm, mitral valve prolapse, congenital heart failure symptoms). Musculoskeletal abnormality (arm span more than height, kyphoscoliosis, anterior thoracic deformity). Ocular abnormality (ectopic lens, myopia). If suspected should get genetic and cardiology consults (including echocardiogram). |
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Coronary Artery Disease:
Consider stress testing for these demographics |
males over 45; females over55
risk factors: diabetic, smoker, family hx, chol, exertional pain, syncope, palpatations |
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T or F. Aortic stenosis-often results in sudden death, with or without exercise.
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Idiopathic long QT Syndrome
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QT interval greater than 440 milliseconds
May produce syncope or near syncope. Frequency suspected in cases of sudden death in athletes without structural heart problems |