Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
A genetic condition in which the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick, making it harder for the heart to pump blood. Can obstruct blood flow from the left ventricle (HOCM). A leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes.
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What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
A genetic condition in which the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick, making it harder for the heart to pump blood. Can obstruct blood flow from the left ventricle (HOCM). A leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes.
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