Prevalence of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in a General Population of Young Adults

19952,256 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

Authors

Barry J. Maron · Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation

Julius M. Gardin · Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation

John M. Flack · Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation

Samuel S. Gidding · Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation

Tom Kurosaki · Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation

Diane E. Bild · Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation

Abstract

HCM was present in about 2 of 1000 young adults. These unique population-based data will aid in assessments of the impact of HCM-related mortality and morbidity in the general population and the practicality of screening large populations for HCM, including those comprising competitive athletes.

Topics & Keywords

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 92, Issue 4, pp. 785-789

DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.92.4.785

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