Response of LA mechanics to pathologic hypertrophy is entirely different. In HCM LA reservoir and conduit functions are more deteriorated and related to the severity of phenotype, while in hypertension the conduit function is chiefly affected and LA dysfunction is linked to a more advanced disease.
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