AV block and DCM – Cardiology MCQ

AV block in the presence of features of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), may indicate:
a) Sarcoidosis
b) Lyme disease
c) Myotonic dystrophy
d) All of the above
e) None of the above
Correct answer: d) All of the above
Other conditions associated with this combination are lamin A/C mutation and giant cell myocarditis.
Reference

Japp AG et al.The Diagnosis and Evaluation of Dilated Cardiomyopathy. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2016;67(25):2996-3010.

Source: Cardiophile MD - June 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis, MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin, FRCP London Tags: Cardiology MCQ DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance Source Type: blogs