Article
[Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy].
Ugeskrift for laeger - 14 Sept 1998
Bundgaard H, Havndrup O, Høst U, Kelbaek H
Abstract excerpt
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a heterogeneous, progressive disease with a variable age of debut. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is characterized by myocardial hypertrophy with a bizarre fibre disarray. Angina pectoris, dyspnoea and syncope are the most frequent symptoms. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is an important cause of sudden death, especially in children and young adults. The aetiology is genetic in more than...
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