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A hypertrophic heart is an enlarged heart, which is due to an increase in cell SIZE rather than cell number (the latter is referred to as "hyperPLASIA").
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What are the risks of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes, and causes a portion of the heart (the myocardium) to thicken. It can also cause an irregular heartbeat.
Is there any specific name for heart problem that the heart expand to unusual size?
there are a few actually. one of them know as HOCM. hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.
What do you know about familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
It's a heart condition that is hereditary. the heart muscle thickens making it hard for the heart to work right. My dad has this condition so i know about it.
Can teenage girls have heart attacks?
Yes, but it is very rare. Heart attacks in teenagers are usually due to a congenital anomaly, such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or some other defect.
Who discovered Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
I'm going to have to say that Eric Yates is the founder of this insane massive heart attacking disease.
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What killed late victor effiom nakanda?
He died of: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy which is a heart disease commonlty found in athletes. He died in 1991
What causes Hypocardiomyopathy?
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is usually caused by abnormal genes (gene mutations) that cause the heart muscle to grow abnormally thick.
What does hypertrophic mean in lower back pain?
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What has the author William J McKenna written?
William J. McKenna has written: 'The natural history of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy' -- subject(s): Heart, Hypertrophy
How did hank gathers die?
Sudden cardiac death due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a thickening of the heart muscle, during a basketball game on March 4, 1990.
What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and how can it be avoided?
It is a condition of the heart muscles thickening and is often genetic. It can be treated with exercise and blood thinners are suggested by the doctor to avoid blood clots.
