Tag: Left Ventricular Outflow Tract (LVOT) Obstruction

Surgical Treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

By Dr. Hemant Pathare 🔬 Understanding Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic heart disease characterized by abnormal thickening of the ventricular septum. This thickening can obstruct blood flow from the heart. ● Prevalence: Approximately 1 in 200–500 adults ● Key Symptoms: ○Shortness of breath (Dyspnea) ○Chest pain ○Palpitations ○Syncope (fainting) ○Increased risk […]