Cor Vasa 2003, 44(3):145-151
Arrhythmias in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- I. interní klinika, Fakultní nemocnice a Lékařská fakulta Univerzity Palackého, Olomouc, Česká republika
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCMP) is a genetic disease manifesting itself in a variety of forms. Arrhythmias or sudden death may be a serious associated complication. While several arrhythmogenic mechanisms have been identified, a uniform concept of arrhythmogenesis has not yet been developed. The author provides a review of theoretical concepts regarding arrhythmias of this particular nosological entity and, also, a survey of data obtained from the latest registers of cardiomyopathy and from the electronic memories of implantable defibrillators. A comment provides a review of risk stratification and the options available for managing arrhythmias.
Keywords: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; Arrhythmias; Sudden death; Registers; Implantable defibrillators; Risk stratification; Treatment
Published: March 1, 2003 Show citation