Current management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a familial cardiac disorder with heterogeneous expression and a diversity of morphological, functional and clinical features. Some individuals with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may be asymptomatic while others are disabled by symptoms of angina and breathlessness. This article summarizes the genetics, pathophysiology and present management of this important condition.