The Portuguese Registry of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Overall results

Conclusions Contemporary HCM in Portugal is characterized by relatively advanced age at diagnosis, and a high proportion of invasive treatment of obstructive forms. Long-term mortality is low; heart failure is the most common cause of death followed by sudden cardiac death. However, the burden of morbidity remains considerable, emphasizing the need for disease-specific treatments that impact the natural history of the disease.
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research