| Criteria | Clinical presentation |
|---|---|
| Common symptoms of HCM2,5 |
|
Overlapping diseases/conditions1,2 |
|
Diagnosis of HCM can be challenging
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) diagnosis may be difficult because of its varied clinical presentation1-3
HCM symptoms can be debilitating, often overlapping with those of other diseases and conditions1-3
25
%
of patients with
HCM were not diagnosed for at least 3 years.4
- Despite it being a common and frequently inherited disease,3 at least 85% of Americans with HCM are likely undiagnosed1,5
- Patients are also commonly asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic, which adds to the challenges in diagnosis1,6
Identifying HCM, a disease with diverse symptomatology,
is the crucial first step in a successful patient journey1,6
References:
- Naidu, Srihari S, editor. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Second ed., Springer International Publishing, 2019.
- Ommen SR, et al. 2024 AHA/ACC/AMSSM/HRS/PACES/SCMR Guideline for the Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. J Am Coll Cardiol 2024;83(23):2324-405.
- Crean AM, et al. General Clinical Practice Update: Canadian Cardiovascular Society Clinical Practice Update on Contemporary Management of the Patient with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Can J Cardiol 2024;40(9):1503-23.
- Salberg L, et al. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: a heart burden and challenging diagnosis. Value Health 2016;19(3):A52.
- Maron BJ, et al. Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. J Am Coll Cardiol 2022;79(4):372-89.
- Ommen SR, et al. 2020 AHA/ACC guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation 2020;142(25):e558-e631.