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. 2002 Feb;87(2):169–176. doi: 10.1136/heart.87.2.169

Table 1.

Possible mechanisms for myocardial ischaemia in HCM

Increased myocardial oxygen demand Reduced myocardial perfusion
Myocardial hypertrophy Small vessel disease
Diastolic dysfunction Abnormal vascular responses
Myocyte disarray Myocardial bridges
Left ventricular outflow obstruction Arrhythmia Increased coronary vascular resistance