What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a thickening of the muscle on the left side of the heart. Thoracic surgeon Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD, to learn about typical symptoms – and why certain high-risk patients may be asymptomatic.
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