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Video Q&A about Men's Heart Health
Event Date: June 20, 2018 | 1:00pm - 1:30pm CT
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Replies to "Oops, that would be after a septal myectomy. I'm 60 yrs old and increasing activity in..."
Thanks, @mike67. I'm sorry we didn't get to your question during the broadcast. Here is Dr. Shapiro's response: Septal myectomy is an excellent treatment choice for selected patients who are highly symptomatic despite maximal medical treatment for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. I have seen great success with this surgery, provided its performed in the right hands at a highly experienced HCM hospital where many of these procedures are performed.