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Genetic considerations in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Progress in cardiovascular diseases - 1 Jan 2000
Ho Carolyn Y
Abstract excerpt
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is characterized by unexplained left ventricular hypertrophy that develops in the absence of pressure overload or storage/infiltrative processes. Approximately 20 years ago, mutations in genes encoding sarcomere proteins were identified as the cause of HCM. Although there are limitations to current clinical application, genetic testing can identify the specific gene mutation...
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