Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: A complex disease

Cleve Clin J Med. 2018 May;85(5):399-411. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.85a.17076.

Abstract

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a complex cardiovascular disease with wide phenotypic variations. Despite significant advances in imaging and genetic testing, more information is needed about the roles and implications of these resources in clinical practice. Patients with suspected or established HCM should be evaluated at an expert referral center to allow for the best multidisciplinary care. Research is needed to better predict the risk of sudden cardiac death in those judged to be at low risk by current risk-stratification methods.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / complications
  • Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / diagnosis*
  • Death, Sudden, Cardiac / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Patient Care Team
  • Referral and Consultation
  • Risk Assessment / methods
  • Risk Factors