A patient is admitted to the CCU with a diagnosis of ischemic cardiomyopathy. What does this diagnosis mean?
A) An enlarged heart caused by CAD
B) Dilation of the ventricles without simultaneous hypertrophy
C) Rare autosomal dominant condition
D) Diastolic dysfunction caused by rigid ventricular walls
Ans: A
Feedback: Ischemic cardiomyopathy is a term frequently used to describe an enlarged heart caused by coronary artery disease, which is usually accompanied by heart failure. Therefore options B, C, and D are incorrect.
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