Mesh term Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Browse to parent terms:Aortic Stenosis, Subvalvular
Cardiomyopathies
Description
A form of CARDIAC MUSCLE disease, characterized by left and/or right ventricular hypertrophy (HYPERTROPHY, LEFT VENTRICULAR; HYPERTROPHY, RIGHT VENTRICULAR), frequent asymmetrical involvement of the HEART SEPTUM, and normal or reduced left ventricular volume. Risk factors include HYPERTENSION; AORTIC STENOSIS; and gene MUTATION; (FAMILIAL HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY).Browse to child terms:
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic, Familial
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