Maternal And Fetal Outcomes In Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is increased ventricular mass which can be septal or apical in the absence of hypertension or aortic stenosis. More than 15 mm is classified as moderate and more than 20 mm is severe. HCM is an autosomal dominant disease that affects sarcomere proteins which leads to myocardial disarray and fibrosis. Symptoms include syncope, arrhythmia, sudden cardiac death, and heart failure. Pregnant HCM patients pose greater risk if they have preexisting LV outflow obstruction.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: 166 Source Type: research