26 year old man died while playing. His autopsy of the hea revealed myocyte hyperophy. Diagnosis is: (A) HOCM, (B) DCM, (C) Arrhythmogenic cardiac problem, (D) Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Answer is A. Ref:Harrison&;s 19th E pg 1568. Most probably it is HOCM. Patients with hyperophic cardiomyopathy have an increased risk of sudden cardiac death from ventricular tachyarrhythmias. Vigorous physical activity and competitive spo are prohibited.