Which hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients are good candidates for surgery?
Which hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients are good candidates for surgery?
Some patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy need surgery to shave down the thickened heart muscle – especially if medications aren't working. Thoracic surgeon Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD, to learn about long-term surgical results.
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