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Isolation and Functional Characterization of Human Ventricular Cardiomyocytes from Fresh Surgical Samples
Published on: April 21, 2014
Why is the patient still symptomatic after myectomy for HCM!
Ramil Goel1, Iain Thompson2, William M Miles3
1Division of Cardiology, University of Florida and VA Medical Center, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Abstract:
We describe the case of a young female patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) with a dual chamber implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), and complete heart block from a prior septal ablation procedure. Due to persistent left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction and symptoms, she underwent surgical myectomy. Her exertional symptoms continued despite improved LVOT flow parameters. A comprehensive evaluation, including ICD interrogation, helped arrive at the correct diagnosis and treatment plan.
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