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Electrocardiographic signs of HCM are typical as the increase in myocardial tissue increases the size of the QRS complexes. Therefore, a typical ECG characteristic of HCM is that it meets voltage criteria for LVH, and shows changes in repolarization (Table 3).
Electrocardiographic signs of HCM are typical as the increase in myocardial tissue increases the size of the QRS complexes. Therefore, a typical ECG characteristic of HCM is that it meets voltage criteria for LVH, and shows changes in repolarization (Table 3).


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!Table 3. Electrocardiographic diagnostic criteria for HCM in first-degree relatives of index cases with HCM :
!Table 3. Electrocardiographic diagnostic criteria for HCM in first-degree relatives of index cases with HCM :