Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
| What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? | Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is a genetic heart condition characterized by abnormal thickening of the heart muscle, which can lead to various symptoms and complications. |
| What is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes? | Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy |
| What are the signs and symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? | Can be asymptomatic; or can manifest as chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, fatigue, dizziness, and fainting spells. |
| What does the murmur sound like in a patient diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? | Harsh mid-systolic crescendo-decrescendo murmur at left sternal border (radiates to apex and heard best at the 3rd/4th ICS. |
| How do you diagnose hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? | Transthoracic echocardiography with doppler |
| What is the treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? | Automated implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Pharm—first line: beta blockers (e.g., metoprolol). Second line: non-DHP CCBs (e.g., Verapamil) |