Regional myocardial deformation in children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: morphological and clinical correlations

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Authors

J. Ganame · KU Leuven

Luc Mertens · KU Leuven

Benjamin W. Eidem · Mayo Clinic

Piet Claus · KU Leuven

Jan D’hooge · KU Leuven

Luke M. Havemann · Baylor College of Medicine

Colin J. McMahon · Baylor College of Medicine

Abstract

Systolic deformation is significantly and inhomogeneously reduced in children with HCM. This reduction in myocardial function is related to maximal wall thickness and decreased exercise capacity.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Heart Journal

Volume 28, Issue 23, pp. 2886-2894

DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehm444

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