Abstract:Purpose of review
Whilst abnormally increased left ventricular wall thickness is the hallmark feature of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), anomalies of the mitral valve and supporting apparatus are well documented. This review addresses the clinical importance of mitral valve abnormalities in HCM, their mechanistic associations with symptoms, and therapeutic strategies targeting mitral valve and apparatus abnormalities.
Recent findings
The normal mitra… Show more
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