Cardiomyopathy - Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Etiology:
  • Left ventricular hyperthropy
  • Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (IHSS)
  • Hypertension
  • Aortic stenosis
Signs and Symptoms:
  • Dyspnea, palpitation and chest pain
  • Syncope after exertion
  • Arrhythmias and increased left atrial pressure
  • Mitral regurgitation
  • Sustained apical impulse
  • S4
  • Systolic ejection murmur
Treatments:
  • Beta blockers are used as initial therapy
  • Calcium channel blockers are second-line therapy
  • Surgical
  • avoid athletic competition and training

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