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Atrial fibrillation in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: pathophysiology, diagnosis and management.

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common inherited cardiovascular disorder, representing a leading cause of sudden cardiac death in the young and a prevalent cause of heart failure and stroke. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is frequently associated with HCM with a reported prevalence of about 20% to 25%. AF genesis is multifactorial, mostly genetically determined or secondary to hemodynamic alterations. AF has also a negative impact on HCM patients' prognosis because it may lead to an increased incidence of heart failure or stroke. We currently have several strategies which can be used during atrial fibrillation episodes and to prevent the arrhythmic recurrences.

Source: PubMed Central

Authors: Giulio Falasconi, Luigi Pannone, Massimo Slavich, Alberto Margonato, Gabriele Fragasso, Roberto Spoladore

Institutions: Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, IRCCS San Raffaele Roma

Language: English

Topic: Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3107527448

FWCI: 1.642

Cites: 56

Cited by: 23

Related to: 10