Disparities in the Diagnosis of Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy: A Narrative Review of Current Literature

Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is a disorder of abnormal thickening of the myocardium that affects 0.2% of the population. HOCM is a frequently implicated cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in young athletes. In this manner, this condition has the capacity for tremendous emotional,...

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Main Authors: Joseph Burns, Philippe Jean-Pierre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Cardiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/3750879