A nursing faculty member is explaining the three different types of cardiomyopathy (CMP) to students. Which information does the faculty member include in this discussion? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Dilated CMP is often caused by infection.
B.
Dilated CMP is the least common form.
C.
Hypertrophic CMP is usually familial.
D.
Hypertrophic CMP involves poor filling.
E.
Restrictive CMP is the most common type.
ANS: A, C, D
Dilated CMP is caused by toxic agents, often from infections, chemotherapy, immunological defects, or nutritional disorders. It is the most common form of CMP. Hypertrophic CMP is usually a familial disorder and involves a hyperdynamic ventricle that fills poorly because of thickening. Restrictive CMP is the least common type of CMP.
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