Cardiomyopathy can be separated into primary (genetic, mixed…
Cardiomyopathy can be separated into primary (genetic, mixed, or acquired) and secondary categories, which result in varied phenotypes including dilated, hypertrophic, and restrictive patterns. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common primary cardiomyopathy, and can cause exertional dyspnea, presyncope, atypical chest pain, heart failure, and sudden cardiac death. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is defined as: