Cardiovascular Pathology · Pathology

Which type of cardiomyopathy is characterized by massive ventricular hypertrophy, a small left ventricular cavity, and 'banana-shaped' septum?

  1. Acute rheumatic heart disease
  2. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  3. Intravenous drug abuse
  4. Marantic endocarditis
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Correct answer: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is often caused by mutations in sarcomere proteins. It features asymmetric septal hypertrophy which can lead to subaortic obstruction.

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