Atrial Fibrillation in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Diagnosis and Considerations for Management

Atrial fibrillation is common in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with a prevalence of 22-32 %. The impact of atrial fibrillation on overall survival, left ventricular function, thromboembolic stroke and quality of life is crucial. This review enlightens incidence, pathophysiology, and clinical symptoms....

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Published in:Journal of atrial fibrillation 2018-02, Vol.10 (5), p.1556-1556
Main Authors: Patten, Monica, Pecha, Simon, Aydin, Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
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Cardiology
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Summary:Atrial fibrillation is common in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with a prevalence of 22-32 %. The impact of atrial fibrillation on overall survival, left ventricular function, thromboembolic stroke and quality of life is crucial. This review enlightens incidence, pathophysiology, and clinical symptoms. Early recognition of atrial fibrillation is essential. Monitoring methods for early detection are described. Finally effective therapy options are discussed including oral anticoagulation and the role of interventional catheter-based ablation in the treatment of atrial fibrillation in HCM patients.
ISSN:1941-6911
1941-6911
DOI:10.4022/jafib.1556