This study evaluates the presystolic wave's role in differentiating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy from athlete's heart, suggesting clinical utility.
Although hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) can be distinguished from athlete's heart based on differences in echocardiographic measurements, difficulties may sometimes be encountered in clinical practice. The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of the presystolic wave (PSW) of the left ventricular outflow tract, assessed by Doppler echocardiography, as a discriminating factor between HCM and athlete's heart.
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