Restrictive cardiomyopathy is frequently first diagnosed when the patient experiences:
A) Exertional dyspnea
B) Cardiac arrest
C) Extreme hunger
D) Dehydration
Ans: A
Feedback: Restrictive and dilated cardiomyopathy are usually first diagnosed when patients experience symptoms of heart failure, such as exertional dyspnea or fatigue. Other symptoms include coughing, fluid retention, peripheral edema, and nausea. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy usually first manifests itself with cardiac arrest.
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