Analysis results revealed racial and sex disparities among patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy who receive implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) devices. Among patients hospitalized with ...

Two types of implantable cardioverter defibrillators can reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death with HCM. Pacemakers and implantable loop recorders also may be options.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is often seen in patients as an autosomal dominant genetic heart disease with a variable clinical course. It is characterized by left ventricular hypertrophy, and ...