Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy mimicking athlete heart: risk of progression and opportunity for a bioptical approach.
A case of hypertrophic cardiomiopathy (HCM) mimicking athlete heart, is reported. Performing competitive activity was followed by progression of HCM to cardiac dilation and hypokinesis so that transplant was needed at young age. The Authors suggest a more aggressive approach possibly inclusive of cardiac biopsy when doubtful cases of athlete heart require permission for competitive sports.
Frustaci
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Cardarulo
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Antonelli-Incalzi
R
R
Pennestrì
F
F
Buffon
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D000328:Adult; D001022:Aortic Valve Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis; D001706:Biopsy; D002312:Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013177:Sports