Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (50 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

7

Start Date

1 Mar 2023

Last Review Date

8 Aug 2023

Expiration Date

28 Feb 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Alcoholic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is a cardiac disease caused by chronic alcohol consumption. It is characterized by ventricular dilation and impairment in cardiac function. ACM represents one of the leading causes of non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. The major risk factor for developing ACM is chronic alcohol use; however, there is no cutoff value for the amount of alcohol consumption that would lead to the development of ACM. This activity describes the pathophysiology of ACM, its causes, presentation and the role of the interprofessional team in its management. ACM is characterized by increased left ventricular mass, dilatation of the left ventricle, and heart failure (both systolic and diastolic). This activity examines when this condition should be considered on differential diagnosis. This activity highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with this condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Review the evaluation of a patient with ACM.
  • Summarize the treatment options for ACM.
  • Describe the pathophysiology of ACM.
  • Explain the importance of improving care coordination among interprofessional team members to improve outcomes for patients affected by ACM.

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