Alcohol Septal Ablation for Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardimyopathy

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How is HOCM diagnosed?

By listening through a stethoscope, a physician may hear a heart murmur which may be suggestive of this condition. The electrocardiogram (EKG, or ECG) may show some changes in the electrical activity of the heart. Echocardiography is the most common and best way for diagnosing HOCM. It uses sound waves to detect the extent of muscle wall thickening, the increased pressure in the ventricle, and to assess the status of the overall heart function. Other tests that also provide helpful information are MRI and cardiac catheterization.