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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: a clinical and genetic update

This article presents an overview of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and the associated clinical fi ndings, treatment, and management for nurse practitioners. Topics include an overview of the condition, major and minor criteria for diagnosis, clinical course and pathophysiology, genetic inheritance and testing, and dysrhythmias associated with HCM.