Definition
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a type of cardiomyopathy caused by asymmetric hypertrophy (commonly the septal wall) causing an occlusion at the aortic outlet.
Etiology- Genetic: Autosomal dominant mutation of myocyte sarcomeres
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Fatigue
- Syncope
- Palpitation
- Echocardiogram
- ECG
- Chest X-ray
- Exercise stress test
- Avoid dehydration
- Life-style change
- Medication: Beta blockers, Calcium channel blockers
- Septal myectomy
- Ethanol ablation
- Implantable cardioverter defibrillators
