Doppler echocardiography underestimates the prevalence and magnitude of mid ‐cavity obstruction in patients with symptomatic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

ConclusionsDoppler echocardiography under‐diagnoses and underestimates severity of LVMCO in symptomatic HCM patients. Recognition of abrupt mid‐systolic flow cessation and invasive measurements may improve detection of LVMCO in HCM.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - August 2, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: James W. Malcolmson, Stephen M. Hamshere, Abhishek Joshi, Constantinos O'Mahony, Mehul Dhinoja, Steffen E. Petersen, Neha Sekhri, Saidi A. Mohiddin Tags: VALVULAR AND STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASES Source Type: research