Mayo Clinic Q and A: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My sister was just told she has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. I've heard of that causing sudden death in athletes. She says she feels fine and doesn't need treatment now, so is she at low risk? What does her diagnosis mean for me and my family? ANSWER: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a fairly common heart condition, affecting [...]
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