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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