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Hello all, my great uncle had a hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. i was just wondering gene wise how it affects other family members. he was one of many children and none of the others have it. he also had two kids who dont have it?
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It is a complicated topic, you may consult a cardiologist after reviewing the info in these sites. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17116-hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/articles/genetic-testing-for-hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy
Answered 5/1/2022
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