Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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| Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology | |
| ICD-10 | I42.1-I42.2 |
| ICD-9 | 425.4 |
| DiseasesDB | 6373 |
| MeSH | D002312 |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and Related Terms: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or HCM, Asymmetric septal hypertrophy or ASH, Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, HOCM, Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis or IHSS, familial isolated hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, familial isolated hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, familial or idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, familial or idiopathic hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, primitive hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, primitive hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, muscular subaortic stenosis, apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is also known as nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and Japanese variant hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or the Yamaguchi variant (since the first cases described were all in individuals of Japanese descent).
Overview
Pathophysiology
Genetics | Histopathologic Abnormalities | Anatomic Abnormalities | Outflow Obstruction | Ischemia | Arrhythmogenesis
Epidemiology and Demographcis
Screening
Differential Diagnosis
Natural History, Prognosis and Sudden Cardiac Death Risk
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical examination | Electrocardiogram | Echocardiography | Cardiac MRI | Cardiac CT | Positron Emission Tomography | Cardiac Catheterization | Electrophysiologic study | Pathological Findings
Treatment
- Medical therapy: Supportive Therapy | Pharmacotherapy | Pharmacotherapy Guidelines
- Invasive therapies: Alcohol Septal Ablation | Septal Myectomy | Ventricular Pacing | Automatic Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (AICD) Placement | Septal Reduction Therapy Guidelines
Special Patient Populations
Hypotension/Cardiovascular collapse | Pregnancy
2011 ACCF/AHA Guideline Recommendations
Screening:
Genetic Testing Strategies / Family Screening | Genotype-Positive / Phenotype-Negative Patients
Diagnostic testing:
Electrocardiogram | Echocardiography | Stress Echocardiography | Stress Testing | Cardiac Magnetic Resonance | Cardiac CT | Positron Emission Tomography
Management:
- Asymptomatic patients: Asymptomatic patients
- Symptomatic patints: Pharmacologic Management | Invasive Therapies | Alcohol septal ablation | Septal Myectomy | Pacing | Selection of Patients for ICDs | Selection of ICD-Device type | Selection of Patients for Heart Transplantation
- Special Clinical Scenarios: Patients With LV Systolic Dysfunction | Sudden cardiac death Risk Stratification | Participation in Competitive or Recreational Sports and Physical Activity | Management of Atrial Fibrillation | Pregnancy/Delivery
Resources
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association
- Cardiomyopathy Association
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Research Foundation