A Case Series of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy and Dilated Phase of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy)
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is abnormal asymmetrical thickening of the interventricular septum. It affects 1 in 500 of general population. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy may be accompanied by life threatening arrhythmias VT, VF. The clinical presentation of the patients varies according to the stage or type of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Case presentation: We present a 63 years old patient a Chinese descent, who presented to Wuhan union hospital with chief complains of awareness of heart beat, blurred vision, and dizziness. He has no history of hypertension, no history of Diabetes mellitus and no history of hyperthyroidism. Clinical and imaging findings are suggestive of hypertrophic obstructive Cardiomyopathy We also present a 73 years old patient a Chinese descent, who presented to Wuhan union hospital chief complains of productive cough, difficulty in breathing on lying flat and awareness of heart beat. He has no history of hypertension or diabetes mellitus, nor hyperthyroidism. The clinical and imaging findings are suggestive of dilated phase of hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy or end stage hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Conclusion: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is the second most common form of Cardiomyopathy, its presentation is different in different individuals and to diagnose it might be very challenging and may require expertise thus we thought, it will be very important to review this case and share it as it is a common cause of sudden death.
Authors and Affiliations
Henry A Mayala, Khamis Hassan Bakari, Mark Mayala, Semvua Kilonzo, Waheeda Shokat Kara, Prof. Mohamed Janabi, Prof. Wang Zhao Hui
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- DOI 10.9790/0853-1604038082.
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