Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

HCM is asymmetric LV hypertrophy without a secondary cause. Most common genetic cardiac disorder (1:500). Leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes.

HCM HOCM hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy IHSS
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Cardiomyopathy is the name for diseases of the heart muscle. These diseases enlarge your heart muscle or make it thicker and more rigid than normal. In rare cases, scar tissue replaces the muscle tissue.Some people live long, healthy lives with cardiomyopathy. Some people don't even realize they have it. In others, however, it can make the heart less able to pump blood through the body. This can cause serious compli…

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Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM)

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I42.1 Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy I42.2 Other hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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Echocardiogram (diagnostic) Cardiac MRI ECG Genetic testing Holter monitor Exercise stress test
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Metoprolol or Atenolol Verapamil (LVOTO) Disopyramide (LVOTO) Mavacamten (new - FDA approved 2022) ICD (high-risk features)
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Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death Activity Intolerance Anxiety Deficient Knowledge
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Mavacamten Pregnancy Surveillance Program

NCT05939700

The purpose of this observational pregnancy safety study is to assess maternal, fetal, and infant outcomes after exposure to mavacamten at any time during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding.

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Effect of Mavacamten Treatment on Coronary Flow Reserve in oHCM

NCT06023186

The goal of this observational study is to measure the effect of mavacamten treatment on blood flow in the heart muscle (myocardium) in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The main question it aims to answer is: • Does m…

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A Prospective Registry Study to Assess Real-world Patient Characteristics, Treatment Patterns, and Longitudinal Outcomes in Patients Receiving Mavacamten and Other Treatments for Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (Obstructive-HCM)

NCT05489705

This registry evaluates patient characteristics, real-world treatment patterns, and short- and long-term outcomes in a population of patients in the United States and Europe with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) wh…

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