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What is hocm an acronym for?
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It is: Hocm is an acronym for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, one of the leading causes of sudden cardiac death among young otherwise healthy athletes. We don't fully understand the causes, but it appears to be genetic in nature and results in abnormal cardiac muscle growth. There are tests for the condition - see your doctor if you think you may have it.
Answered 12/8/2012
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