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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM): Sphynx type

Genetic Test

MYH7 G>A

Disease Description

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common cardiac disease observed in cats. It is characterized by abnormal thickening of the muscular walls of the heart compared to normal. This thickening results in a reduction of the internal heart chambers, causing abnormal cardiac muscle movements. Consequently, overall cardiac efficiency is significantly decreased, which may also lead to functional impairments in other organs.