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	WRAL.com - Health Encyclopedia - Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a form of cardiomyopathy, a condition in which the heart muscle to become thick.
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is often asymmetrical, meaning one part of the heart is thicker than the other parts.
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a major cause of death in young athletes who seem completely healthy but die during heavy exercise.
	www.wral.com /encyclopedia/6859579/detail.html (1027 words)

	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy \| AHealthyMe.com
		Cardiomyopathy is an ongoing disease process that damages the muscle wall of the lower chambers of the heart.
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a form of cardiomyopathy in which the walls of the heart's chambers thicken abnormally.
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the result of abnormal growth of the heart muscle cells.
	www.ahealthyme.com /topic/topic100586975 (729 words)

	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is characterized by inappropriate myocardial hypertrophy which occurs in the absence of an obvious hemodynamic load such as aortic stenosis or systemic hypertension.
		There are several distinct variants of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; for example, a subset of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have a pressure gradient in the left ventricular outflow tract, a variant which in the past has been called idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (IHSS).
		Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is characterised by giant negative precordial T-waves, lack of an outflow pressure gradient, and a benign course.
	www.med.harvard.edu /JPNM/TF99_00/June13/WriteUp.html (948 words)

	Postgraduate Medicine: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
		The prevalence of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the general population is estimated to be from 0.2% to as high as 4.9% when echocardiographic screening is used (1).
		Although sudden death from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is uncommon, it may be the only indication of the condition; annual incidence is about 6% in children and young adults and 1% in adults 45 to 60 years of age (2).
		The most common form of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is diffuse hypertrophy of the ventricular septum and anterolateral free wall (70% to 75% of cases) (figure 2: not shown), followed by basal septal hypertrophy (10% to 15%), concentric hypertrophy (<5%), hypertrophy of the lateral wall (1% to 2%), and apical hypertrophy (5).
	www.postgradmed.com /issues/2000/06_00/deluca.htm (3212 words)

	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
		In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the growth and arrangement of muscle fibers are abnormal, leading to thickened heart walls.
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a rare disease, occurring in no more than 0.2 percent of the U.S. population.
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients also are at risk of sudden death.
	healthlink.mcw.edu /article/928682558.html (757 words)

	Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
		The diagnosis of cardiomyopathy is based on a history of weakness, coughing, panting, fainting, or fluid collection around the lungs and in the abdominal cavity.
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a common myocardial disorder of cats and is characterized by hypertrophy of the left ventricle.
		Intraventricular obstruction is observed during systole in some cats with hypertrophic as well as restrictive forms of' cardiomyopathy and results in an absence of dye in the outflow tract or in the midventricular region.
	maxshouse.com /hypertrophic_cardiomyopathy.htm (4880 words)

	Heart Disease and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
		Cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the muscle of the heart is abnormal in the absence of an apparent cause.
		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is a relatively uncommon heart disease.
		Occasionally, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is the cause of a stillbirth or develops during infancy, with heart failure which may be fatal.
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	What Is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is relatively rare, occurring in no more than 0.2 percent of the US population, or 2 in 500 people.
		Because people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy often have no symptoms, sudden death can sometimes be the first and only sign of disease.
		Sixty to seventy percent of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is inherited.
	www.genetichealth.com /HD_What_is_Hypertrophic_Cardiomyopathy.shtml (832 words)

	Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy ~ Pawprints and Purrs, Inc.
		In most cases, cardiomyopathy is irreversible, but guardians may be able to add years to their cat's life by diligently sticking to drug treatments and keeping excitement, adventure, and stress to a minimum.
		In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the muscle wall of the heart thickens and stiffens, so the heart's chambers are greatly reduced in volume and can't relax properly after contracting - the chambers can no longer fill with blood.
		Prognosis of cats with hypertophic cardiomyopathy is affected by both the heart rate and the severity of the symptoms.
	www.sniksnak.com /cathealth/hyp-cardio.html (1191 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Cardiomyopathy
		Cardiomyopathy can be caused by viral infections, heart attacks, alcoholism, long-term, severe high blood pressure, nutritional deficiences (particularly selenium, thiamine, and L-carnitine), systemic lupus erythematosus, celiac disease, and end-stage kidney disease.
		Dilated cardiomyopathy: This is a global, usually idiopathic myocardial disorder characterized by a marked enlargement and inadequate function of the left ventricle.
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: This occurs when the left and right heart muscles grow to be different sizes.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001105.htm (1086 words)

	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a group of heart disorders in which the walls of the heart ventricles become thickened.
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is usually familial, which means it is inherited at birth.
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is usually evident upon examination with a stethoscope because the heart sounds common with this condition are easy to identify.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/h/hypercardiomyopathy.htm (460 words)

	Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM, is a disease of the myocardium (the muscle of the heart) in which a portion of the myocardium is hypertrophied (thickened) without any obvious cause.
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is attributed to mutation in one of a number of genes that encode for one of the sarcomere proteins (usually effecting either the α or β myosin heavy chain on chromosome 14 q11.2-3).
		Reoperation for persistent outflow obstruction in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hypertrophic_cardiomyopathy (3200 words)

	Minneapolis Heart Institute (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic disease affecting the heart muscle.
		The major goals of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center are to offer patient and family education and genetic counseling regarding HCM, and to assess patients to determine clinical course of action, prognosis and treatment options.
		The Center is staffed by nationally recognized cardiologists with a subspecialty expertise in the evaluation and treatment of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
	www.mplsheart.com /pages/NewsArticle.asp?ID=3 (585 words)

	Cardiomyopathy - Texas Heart Institute Heart Information Center
		Cardiomyopathy means "disease of the heart muscle." Cardiomyopathy damages the muscle tone of the heart and reduces its ability to pump blood to the rest of the body.
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the second most common form of cardiomyopathy, causes a thickening of the heart's walls.
		Although cardiomyopathy is one of the less frequent forms of heart disease, it's still important to be aware of the role heredity plays in the disease and to be familiar with its symptoms.
	texasheart.org /HIC/Topics/Cond/Cardiomyopathy.cfm (568 words)

	Cardiomyopathy Association - Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
		In the majority of patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, the physical examination is unremarkable and the abnormalities detected may be subtle.
		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy may be suspected because of symptoms, a murmur or an abnormal ECG.
		In Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy a murmur may be due to increased force of contraction and/or narrowing of the outflow tract.
	www.cardiomyopathy.org /html/which_card_hcm.htm (7173 words)

	Introduction: Cardiomyopathy: Merck Manual Home Edition
		Cardiomyopathy refers to progressive impairment of the structure and function of the muscular walls of the heart chambers.
		In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the walls of the ventricles thicken and become stiff.
		Cardiomyopathy can be caused by many disorders, or it may have no identifiable cause.
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec03/ch026/ch026a.html (80 words)

	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic disease in which the heart muscle thickens abnormally.
		People with family members who have had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are at an increased risk for developing this condition and, as a result, have a slightly higher risk of early death than the general population.
		All people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy—whether their symptoms are mild or severe—are at a higher risk for sudden death than the normal population and can die at a young age.
	www.peacehealth.org /kbase/topic/mini/hw52662/overview.htm (832 words)

	Cardiomyopathy - MayoClinic.com
		Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle.
		Cardiomyopathy occurs in three major types, all of which affect your heart's ability to pump blood and deliver it to the rest of your body.
		Treatment of cardiomyopathy depends on which type you have and may include medications, implantable devices or, in severe cases, a heart transplant.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/cardiomyopathy/DS00519 (198 words)

	Cardiomyopathy
		Cardiomyopathy is a serious disease in which the heart muscle becomes inflamed and doesn't work as well as it should.
		Primary cardiomyopathy can't be attributed to a specific cause, such as high blood pressure, heart valve disease, artery diseases or congenital heart defects.
		When cardiomyopathy results in a significantly enlarged heart, the mitral and tricuspid valves may not be able to close properly, resulting in murmurs.
	www.americanheart.org /presenter.jhtml?identifier=4468 (959 words)

	Mayo Clinic: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy treatment and diagnosis options at mayoclinic.org
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a rare disorder and affects only one or two people out of 1,000.
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is diagnosed and treated by cardiovascular specialists in collaboration with cardiac (heart) surgeons.
		Cardiomyopathy is diagnosed and treated by a team of physicians in cardiovascular diseases, cardiac surgery, genetics, and specialists from other areas as needed.
	www.mayoclinic.org /hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy (702 words)

	Mayo Clinic: Cardiomyopathy - Information and Treatment Options (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Cardiomyopathy, weakness of the heart muscle, is categorized by its cause or by the pumping defect that is present.
		In many cases, the cause of cardiomyopathy cannot be determined, and the condition is then referred to as idiopathic cardiomyopathy.
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy -- Portions of the heart muscle are much thicker than normal.
	www.mayoclinic.org /cardiomyopathy/index.html (594 words)

	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Patient UK
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a condition where the heart muscle becomes thickened.
		Cardiomyopathy is a disorder of the heart muscle.
		People with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, with or without symptoms, have a 50:50 chance of passing the condition on to their children who may develop symptoms.
	www.patient.co.uk /showdoc/27000296 (1883 words)

	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Cardiomyopathies are primary diseases that affect the heart muscle.
		Cardiomyopathies are subdivided into hypertrophic, dilated, and restrictive.
		Generally, the observed signs of labored breathing, lameness, or paralysis, lethargy, and ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdomen) are a result of cardiac arrythmias, congestive heart failure, or blood clots.
	www.afn.org /~afn47120/pets/hcm.html (1854 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
		Cardiomyopathy - hypertrophic (HCM); IHSS; Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis; Asymmetric septal hypertrophy; ASH; HOCM; Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
		The condition may develop into dilated cardiomyopathy in some patients.
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a well-known cause of sudden death in athletes.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000192.htm (970 words)

	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Texas Heart Institute Heart Information Center
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is an inherited disease that directly affects the heart muscle.
		But this disease can make anyone sick—men, women, and children of all ages—no matter how physically fit he or she is. HCM is the second most common form of cardiomyopathy.
		In more than half of the cases, people affected by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have close relatives who also have enlarged septums.
	www.texasheartinstitute.org /HIC/Topics/Cond/hypertro.cfm (1114 words)

	Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
		A non-obstructive variant of HCM is apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 3, which is also known as nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and Japanese variant hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (since the first cases described were all in individuals of Japanese descent).
		With a diagnosis of Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, it is also important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /h/hypertrophic_cardiomyopathy/intro.htm (1079 words)

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