Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: modern aspects of pharmacologic treatment

Abstract

This article discusses recent advances in understanding genetic basis and classification of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Here, we review pharmacologic treatment strategies and new developments in disease - specific management of HCM.

Keywords

• hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
• symptomatic course
• sudden cardiac death
• chronic heart failure with preserved and reduced ejection fraction
• pharmacologic treatment