New diagnostic options in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

doi:10.1016/s0002-8703(96)90018-6

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New diagnostic options in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

American heart journal - 1 Nov 1996

Posma J L, van der Wall E E, Blanksma P K, van der Wall E, Lie K I

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The pathophysiologic features and clinical manifestations of HCM have been elucidated by the introduction of several new diagnostic options. Knowledge of the molecular defects of HCM has advanced rapidly, and genetic screening studies have reemphasized the value of the standard electrocardiogram...

Topics

Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Echocardiography, Transesophageal
Electrocardiography
Genotype
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Tomography, Emission-Computed
Ventricular Dysfunction, Left

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