The molecular genetic basis for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a relatively common disease, is diagnosed clinically by unexplained cardiac hypertrophy and pathologically by myocyte hypertrophy, disarray, and interstitial fibrosis. HCM is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in the young and a major cause of morbidity and mortality in elderly. Hypertrophy and fibrosis are the major determinants of morbidity and SCD. More than...

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