Diastolic Dysfunction in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Insights from Pressure-Volume Loops
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a complex and often hereditary heart condition characterized by the abnormal thickening of the heart muscle, primarily affecting the left ventricle. This thickening can lead to impaired diastolic filling, where the heart struggles to relax and fill with blood between contractions. One of the most informative and advanced techniques for evaluating … Read more