Syncope in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (part II): An expert consensus statement on the diagnosis and management

Michele Brignole, Franco Cecchi, Aris Anastasakis, Lia Crotti, Jean Claude Deharo, Perry M. Elliott, Artur Fedorowski, Juan Pablo Kaski, Giuseppe Limongelli, Martin S. Maron, Iacopo Olivotto, Steve R. Ommen, Gianfranco Parati, Win Shen, Andrea Ungar, Arthur Wilde

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Abstract

Syncopal events in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) are of concern as they are a vital consideration in algorithms for risk stratification for sudden cardiac death (SCD) and ICD implantation. However, the cause of syncope is often under-investigated and/or unexplained. Current syncope guidelines do not provide a detailed definition of unexplained syncope. To address this important gap, an international panel of experts in the field of both syncope and HCM wrote a consensus document with the aim of providing practical guidance for the diagnosis and management of syncope in patients with HCM.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)330-337
Number of pages8
JournalInternational journal of cardiology
Volume370
Early online date2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2023

Keywords

  • Diagnosis
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • Implantable defibrillator
  • Reflex syncope
  • Risk stratification
  • Sudden cardiac death
  • Syncope

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