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BIO 669 Alterations in the CVS| study guide verified A+ Dilated Cardiomyopathy - correct answer-Impaired systolic function and reduced EF Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - correct answer-Caused by an increase in after load Restrictive Cardiomyopathy - correct answer-Normal systolic pressures but increased diastolic pressures (normal wall thickness by the myocardium becomes stiff) Aortic stenosis and mitral stenosis will increase: - correct answer-Pulmonary pressure Leading to dyspnea and respiratory complications Aortic regurgitation will lead to: - correct answer-A widened pulse pressure *due to back flow of blood from the aorta back into the ventricles (increased preload) Mitral regurgitation will lead to: - correct answer-Pulmonary edema *back-flow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium Tricuspid regurgitation will: - correct answer-NOT result in pulmonary edema *but will affect systemic return (i.e. edema, JVD, etc.) Rheumatic Fever - correct answer-Caused by a delayed immune response to group A B-hemolytic streptococci Rheumatic Fever Manifestations: - correct answer-Fever Lymphadenopathy Arthralgia N/V Tachycardia Abdominal pain Nose bleeds (epistaxis)