Which of the following hea diseases is most commonly cause of sudden death in young Athletes:
Correct Answer: Aoic Stenosis
Description: Answer is A (HOCM) Syncope and sudden death following competitive spos in young individuals is characteristic of Hyperophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM). The presence of Left ventricular Hyperophy predominantly affecting the Septum, on autopsy confirms the suspected diagnosis of HOCM. 'Syncope and sudden death following competitive spos warrants early diagnosis of this condition in suspected families, Echocardiography should be done to screen their asymptomatic relatives' - API 'Left ventricular Hyperophy predominantly affecting the septum and anterolateral wall is the diagnostic feature '- API
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