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Peer reviewedMaron, Barry J. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 2002
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a rare cause of death among athletes, with deaths occurring in young, apparently healthy people. Differentiating HCM from conditioning hypertrophy is challenging. Routine detection involves family history, physical examination, electrocardiography, and echocardiography. Keys to differential diagnosis include…
Descriptors: Athletes, Death, Heart Disorders, Screening Tests
Peer reviewedMaron, Barry J. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1993
A leading cause of sudden death among young athletes, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) does not always present cardiac signs and symptoms. Echocardiography offers the most effective means for diagnosis. Some patients require pharmaceutical or surgical intervention. Patients with HCM should not engage in organized competitive sports or…
Descriptors: Athletes, Clinical Diagnosis, Diagnostic Tests, Exercise Physiology
