hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (Meaning)
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hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (n)
a disorder in which the heart muscle is so strong that it does not relax enough to fill with the heart with blood and so has reduced pumping ability
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a disorder in which the heart muscle is so strong that it does not relax enough to fill with the heart with blood and so has reduced pumping ability
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a condition characterized by an abnormally thickened heart muscle.
HCM is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes.
Symptoms of HCM can include shortness of breath, chest pain, and dizziness.
HCM can be diagnosed with an echocardiogram, which is an ultrasound of the heart.
