The Utility of Nuclear Imaging in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Narrative Review.

ABSTRACT: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetically inherited cardiac condition, characterized by clinical heterogeneity and a significantly increased risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes, including sudden cardiac death. Current diagnostic methods primarily use echocardiography, often supplemented by cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to assess the clinical profile of the disorder. Effective risk stratification protocols are essential for managing patients with HCM. These models rely on patient histories, imaging findings, and genetic information to evaluate the prognosis. Important factors in risk assessment include severe left ventricular hypertrophy (>30 mm), late gadolinium enhancement (>15%), or the presence of an apical aneurysm. However, these imaging t

SUBMITTER: Pradeep Kundur S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11989881 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature