B. Myocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Tumors

Unit Objective:

At the end of this unit the resident understands the pathology and etiology of diseased myocardium, the natural history of the diseases and physiologic alterations, and performs operative and non-operative management.

Learner Objectives:

Upon completion of the unit the resident:

1. Understands the types of cardiac tumors (frequency, anatomic location, physiologic and pathologic derangements, diagnostic methods and surgical management);
   
   
2. Understands myocarditis (causes, physiologic changes, treatment, prognosis, and radiographic, EKG and echocardiographic changes);
   
   
3. Understands hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (genetic linkage, pathologic and anatomic changes, physiologic derangements, clinical features, diagnostic tests, natural history, medical and surgical treatment);
   
   
4. Knows the types of cardiomyopathies (causes, natural history, diagnostic methods, operative and nonoperative treatment);
   
   
5. Understands cardiac transplantation (immunology/rejection and treatment, physiology, indications, operative techniques, diagnostic techniques in followup).