What is the microscopic appearance of 'Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy' (HCM)?
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Correct answer: Senile dystrophic calcification
HCM is characterized histologically by haphazardly arranged, hypertrophied myocytes (myocyte disarray) and interstitial fibrosis, which contribute to arrhythmias and diastolic dysfunction.
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