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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Definition	Primary structural disorder of the cardiacmuscle
Incidence	0.2/1000 livebirths
Diagnosis	Prenatal gene testing available for a limited number
Gestation at diagnosis	11 weeks onwards if gene known. Late third trimester otherwise.
Known chromosomal or genetic association	Can be inherited in an autosomal dominant or recessive fashion. Also associated with genetic conditions such as Noonan's and Neurofibromatosis. Sometimes found with poorly controlled maternal diabetes.
Further investigations	ECHO
Differential Diaganosis
Prognosis	Variable depending on cause and gestation at onset
Recurrance risk	Dependant on cause
Research Studies

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