This lack of experience translated into worse outcomes for patients. For instance, those who underwent septal myectomy at low-volume centers or by low-volume operators faced nearly double the risk ...

The septal thickness, measured at the zone responsible for the LV obstruction, was 20 mm--making the patient eligible for either surgical myectomy or ASA. She was informed of the advantages and ...

What are the two mechanical therapies (non-medication) for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) and what are their indications? The two mechanical therapies to treat HOCM are surgical ...