Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

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Case description

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a myocardial disorder defined by ventricular hypertrophy that cannot be explained by another cardiac or systemic disease. The left ventricle is most commonly affected. HCM is a lifelong condition that can worsen over time. It is the most common inherited cardiac disorder.

tags: HCM hypertrophic cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathy


Bartosz Zeglen
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Bartosz Zeglen

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