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World J Cardiol. Aug 26, 2021; 13(8): 271-297
Published online Aug 26, 2021. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v13.i8.271
Published online Aug 26, 2021. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v13.i8.271
Table 6 Differential diagnosis between hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and athlete’s heart, in the grey-zone (adapted from[42])
| HCM | Findings | Athlete’s heart |
| Normal, reduced | LV cavity size | Enlarged, eccentric pattern |
| Asymmetric and heterogeneous | LV hypertrophy | Symmetric and homogeneous |
| Present | LVOT obstruction | Absent |
| Abnormal | LV diastolic function | Normal |
| Unchanged | LV wall thickness after detraining | Reduced |
- Citation: Palermi S, Serio A, Vecchiato M, Sirico F, Gambardella F, Ricci F, Iodice F, Radmilovic J, Russo V, D'Andrea A. Potential role of an athlete-focused echocardiogram in sports eligibility. World J Cardiol 2021; 13(8): 271-297
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v13/i8/271.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v13.i8.271