Asymmetric nondilated left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), with or without outflow obstruction
Mostly inherited autosomal dominant disease, but many cases are sporadic
Primary cause (35...
History is negative for most patients.
Direct and specific questions are important, and parents should be questioned as well.
Providers should also inquire about prescription medication...
Acute treatment/emergency action plan:
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for syncope or arrest and defibrillation with automated external defibrillator (AED) as soon as possible if indicate...
Athletes with a probable or unequivocal clinical diagnosis of HCM should be excluded from most competit...
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Patients should avoid physical activities that require exertion while awaiting diagnosis as this may exacerbate a potentially deadly condition.
HCM is a rare genetic disease that can ca...
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