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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy

Screening

• Athletes should be screened using a family history of sudden death and a murmur on physical examination. Electrocardiograms and echocardiograms are not cost effective in this population.

Prognosis

• The myosin binding proteins C genetic variant carries a good prognosis.
• The presence of VT / VF carries the poorest prognosis. Outflow gradient is also related to prognosis.

Treatment

• Atrial fibrillation should be managed with amiodarone