Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) was first described in the late 1950s as a disease typified by substantial thickening of the myocardium, particularly the left ventricular wall, with no overt cause.

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI) has emerged as an important imaging modality for the diagnosis, management and risk stratification of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM, is a genetic disease in which the heart muscle grows thicker than normal. You might think of the term “big-hearted” to connote something good, says Dr.

Background: Symptoms are among the most important factors impacting quality of life (QOL) in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) patients, and reflect a poor prognosis. Whether emotional stress can ...

Considering taking supplements to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Follow the ...

This relates to the hemodynamics in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM ... anterior motion” of the mitral valve or SAM. Mitral regurgitation can result and contribute to congestive ...