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How is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy diagnosed?

The first symptom of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may be a heart murmur, but the condition is usually diagnosed with an echocardiogram thoracic surgeon Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD.


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  • What is an echocardiogram?

  • What tests are used to diagnose heart disease in women?

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Up Next

  • What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

  • What should I ask my doctor about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy treatment?

  • Which hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients are good candidates for surgery?

  • Who is at risk for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

  • What is an echocardiogram?

  • What tests are used to diagnose heart disease in women?

  • What happens after an LVAD is placed?

  • What should I know before I have mitral valve repair or replacement surgery?

  • What are the risks associated with LVADs?

  • What types of heart diseases are treated with surgery?

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