[Echocardiography in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy].

The echocardiographic anomalies seen in 16 patients with proven hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) are described. With use of a standardized technique and critical evaluation of the individual signs, echocardiography provides a simple and accurate means of confirming the diagnosis of HOCM, following the course and evaluating therapy.