Surgical ablation in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: What is the real deal?

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common tachyarrhythmia in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM), with an estimated prevalence of approximately 20% [1]. AF is associated with malignant outcomes in patients with HOCM, with an increased risk of embolic stroke, heart failure, severe functional impairment and mortality [2]. Furthermore, AF is poorly tolerated by patients with HOCM, with increased heart failure episodes, hemodynamic instability and impaired quality of life [3].
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research