Early diagnosis in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy--case report |
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Authors: | Alexa Ioana Dana Cozma Laurette Graziella Constantinescu Gina Panaghiu Larisa Paraschiv Oana Palade Florentina |
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Institution: | Universitatea de Medicin? ?i Farmacie Gr.T. Popa Ia?i, Facultatea de Medicin?, Clinica a IV-a Medical?-Nefrologie. |
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Abstract: | Disproportionate heart muscle enlargement compared with little or no chamber enlargement are characteristic for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The clinical course of HCM is highly variable. Many patients are asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic and may be relatives of patients with known disease. Unfortunately, the first clinical manifestation of the disease may be sudden death, frequently occurring in children and young adults, often during or after physical exertion. We present 2 cases of HCM who emphasize the variability of clinical and ECG modifications and underline the importance of routine echocardiography in patients with atypical cardiac symptoms in order to identify the disease and prevent high risk for sudden death. |
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