Certified Cardiovascular Technician Practice Exam

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What is the term used for a softening of the heart?

Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomegaly
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiomalacia

The correct answer is: Cardiomalacia

The term used for a softening of the heart is cardiomalacia. This condition refers specifically to the softening or thinning of the heart muscle, which can affect the heart's ability to function properly. Often, cardiomalacia can result from various causes, including inflammation, infection, or other underlying diseases that impact the structural integrity of heart tissue. In contrast, cardiomyopathy refers to a disease of the heart muscle that can lead to various types of heart failure, but it does not specifically denote softening. Cardiomegaly describes an enlargement of the heart, which can occur for reasons such as hypertension or heart valve disease, but again, does not imply softening of the heart tissue. Cardiovascular disease is a broad term encompassing various conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and heart failure, without specifying any changes to the heart's consistency or texture.