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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

اعتلال العضلة القلبية التضخّمي

Quick summary

Hereditary thickening of the heart muscle; can cause sudden death in athletes. Treated with beta blockers, new mavacamten (Camzyos), and prophylactic ICD.

Last updated: 21 July 2026
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Treatment

  • Beta blockers.
  • Verapamil.
  • Mavacamten (Camzyos).
  • Prophylactic ICD.
  • Septal myectomy or alcohol ablation.