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    IHSS - does it mean obstruction?

    [IHSS - does it mean obstruction?]

    Author: Amy N. (---.tnt1.seymour.in.da.uu.net)

    Date: 09-20-02 23:51

    I know that IHSS is another term for HCM, but does it mean it's HMC with obstruction?

    Amy

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    [Re: IHSS - does it mean obstruction?]

    Author: Sarah B.-Board Moderator (---.client.attbi.com)

    Date: 09-21-02 01:33

    Dear Amy,

    No, IHSS doesn't mean HOCM --it is just an old-fashioned term was before they knew it was a genetic disorder --the "I" stands for idiopathic (unknown origin).

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    [Re: IHSS - does it mean obstruction?]

    Author: Reenie Smith (---.snbrca.adelphia.net)

    Date: 09-22-02 00:42

    I - idiopathic

    H - hypertrophic

    S - subaortic

    S - stenosis

    Idiopathic - unknown origin

    Hypertrophic - thickened

    Subaortic - below the aorta

    Stenosis - an abnormal constriction or narrowing of a duct, passage, or opening in the body

    Hope this answers your question.

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    [Re: IHSS - does it mean obstruction?]

    Author: Lisa Salberg (---.dyn.optonline.net)

    Date: 09-22-02 13:25

    Good answer girls!!!!

    Remember only 25-30% of those with HCM have obstruction.

    Lisa
    NOTE: This is a post from the previous forum message board.
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