03263nam 2200589Ia 450 991083027940332120230829010455.01-280-74888-597866107488840-470-76454-60-470-75089-81-4051-7256-8(CKB)1000000000341801(EBL)284073(OCoLC)437176029(SSID)ssj0000175645(PQKBManifestationID)11171877(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000175645(PQKBWorkID)10204253(PQKB)11533613(MiAaPQ)EBC284073(EXLCZ)99100000000034180120060623d2006 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrHypertrophic cardiomyopathy[electronic resource] for patients, their families and interested physicians /Barry J. Maron & Lisa Salberg2nd ed.Oxford Blackwell20061 online resource (127 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-4051-4710-5 Includes bibliographical references.Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: for patients, their families and interested physicians; Contents; Acknowledgments; Dedication; Foreword; Introduction; What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)?; Historical perspective and names; How common is HCM?; What is the cause of HCM?; Heart structure in HCM; When does HCM develop?: HCM in infants and children; Gender and race; What are the symptoms of HCM?; How is HCM diagnosed and what tests are used?; Other investigations that may be useful; General outlook for patients with HCM; Complications of HCMSpecial considerations: Athletes and sports activitiesTreatments for HCM; Is a cure available?; Family screening; What about having children?: Pregnancy and delivery; Routine medical care; General lifestyle advice; Support and advocacy groups; What research is being conducted?; The 34 most frequently asked questions by patients about HCM, as addressed to the HCMA; Glossary; Key HCM references; Appendix; HCMA membership application; IndexWhen there is a diagnosis of HCM in a family, this complete, easy-to-read guide is your essential resource for finding the answers to your many questions. In clear and straightforward language, it explains what hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is, what the symptoms are, and how it can be treated, as well as reviewing the genetic implications and offering candid lifestyle advice. Drawing on the expertise of Dr. Barry Maron, an internationally recognized authority on HCM, the book addresses major questions and concerns of both patients and families. Fully revised to reflect the latest deHeartHypertrophyPopular worksCardiologyHeartHypertrophyCardiology.616.124Maron Barry J(Barry Joel),1941-881282Salberg Lisa881283MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910830279403321Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy1968212UNINA