Restrictive Cardiomyopathy | A Clinical Medicine Brief

Restrictive Cardiomyopathy | Pro-PA Podcast – Cardiology Series 🫀 Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM)—the least common but most restrictive of the cardiomyopathies! How does it compare to dilated and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and what key features do you need to know for clinical practice and the PANCE? In this episode of the Pro-PA Podcast – Cardiology Series, guest host Professor Angie Urbina, MPAS, PA-C, breaks down everything PA students and practicing PAs need to know about RCM, including: 📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Pathophysiology – Stiff, non-compliant ventricles and why they matter Classic Clinical Presentation – Dyspnea, right-sided heart failure symptoms, and systemic congestion Common Causes – Amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, hemochromatosis... oh my! Key Diagnostic Findings – Echo, cardiac MRI, and hallmark EKG changes Management & Treatment – Symptom control and treating the underlying cause Street Medicine vs. Book Medicine – What’s tested on the PANCE vs. real-world clinical considerations 🎯 Perfect for: PA students, medical students, and practicing PAs who want high-yield cardiology knowledge in a concise, easy-to-digest format. 📌 Want More Cardiology Content? 🎧 Listen to the Pro-PA Podcast for More PANCE Prep: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gn5uJP... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 Watch the Full Cardiology Playlist Here: Pro-PA Podcast – Cardiology Series #PhysicianAssistant #PANCEprep #MedicalEducation PA school cardiology, restrictive cardiomyopathy, cardiac amyloidosis, PA student podcast, cardiology for PANCE, high-yield medicine, medical student podcast, stiff ventricles, right-sided heart failure, cardiomyopathy management, PA school exam prep, echocardiogram findings, cardiology board review, sarcoidosis heart disease, Pro-PA Podcast