Left ventricular myomectomy and alcohol ablation are treatment options for which type of cardiomyopathy?
  1. Restrictive cardiomyopathy
  2. Dilated cardiomyopathy
  3. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  4. Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia
Explanation
Answer: C - Left ventricular myomectomy and alcohol ablation are treatment options for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Pharmacologic agents used for treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy include beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers. Other surgical options for treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy include implantation of an ICD or a pacemaker.
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