Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in young athletes

    • Clinical Profile of Athletes With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

      Background—The phenotype of individuals with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) who exercise regularly is unknown. This study characterized the clinical profile of young athletes with HCM. Methods and Results—The electrical, structural, and functional cardiac parameters from 106 young …


    • [PDF File]Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Children, Teenagers and ...

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      ypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a rather common hereditary dis-ease and is a significant cause of disability and death in patients of all ages. Sudden death, which is the most serious ele-ment of the natural history of the disease, is particularly common in teenagers and young adults.1,2 Accordingly, we …


    • [PDF File]Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes - Trinity College, Dublin

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      Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, commotio cordis, and coronary artery anomalies are the main causes of SCD in younger athletes, while atherosclerotic coronary artery disease is the main aetiology affecting athletes over the age of 35. The implementation of screening programs for SCD can help identify both young and old athletes who may be at risk ...


    • Sports and Exercise in Athletes with Hypertrophic ...

      Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM),characterized by ventricularhypertrophyand relax-ation abnormalities, is the most common genetic cardiovascular disease and among the leading causes of sudden cardiac death in young athletes. Current guidelines of both American and European cardiology societies recommend that


    • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Other Causes of Sudden ...

      Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Other Causes of Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Competitive Athletes, with Considerations for Preparticipation Screening and Criteria for Disqualification Barry J. Maron, MD Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center, Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, 920 E. 28th Street, Suite 60, Minneapolis, MN 55407, USA


    • [PDF File]Prevalence of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Highly ...

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      Objectives This study sought to determine the prevalence of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in elite athletes. Background Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is considered to be the most common cause of exercise-related sudden death in young athletes. The prevalence of HCM in elite athletes has never been reported but has important implications


    • Clinical applications Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ...

      Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy screening in young athletes Clinical applications W.J.Rappoport P.M.Steingard Non-traumatic sudden death during exercise is a devastating event. E Screening identified and disqualified athletes with hypertrophic myopathy. E


    • 080698 Screening for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

      364 · August 6, 1998 The New England Journal of Medicine SCREENING FOR HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY IN YOUNG ATHLETES D OMENICO C ORRADO, M.D., C RISTINA


    • [PDF File]Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Youth Athletes

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      Objectives—Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)is a life-threatening genetic car-diovascular disease thatoftengoes undetectedinyoung athletes. Neither historynor physical examination are reliable to identify those at risk. The objective of this study is to determine whether minimally trained medical student volunteers can use ultra-


    • [PDF File]Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the adolescent - RACGP

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      Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the adolescent Background H Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common inherited cardiac disease, which generally manifests during adolescence. Adolescents may be diagnosed incidentally, following the investigation of symptoms, or during family screening. Early recognition may prevent sudden cardiac death.


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