Impact of Adverse Left Ventricular Remodeling on Sudden Cardiac Death in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

ConclusionsThis study shows that SCD risk in HCM increases when adverse remodeling occurs. Because cases and controls were similar at baseline, these findings emphasize the importance of vigilant follow‐up of HCM patients and could aid clinical decision making concerning implantable cardioverter‐defibrillator implantation, especially in patients with moderate risk for SCD.

Source: Clinical Cardiology - June 1, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pieter A. Vriesendorp, Arend F.L. Schinkel, Natasja M. S. de Groot, Ron T. van Domburg, Folkert J. ten Cate, Michelle Michels Tags: Clinical Investigation Source Type: research