Unmet needs in the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Abstract

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a complex heterogeneous cardiovascular disorder characterized by hypertrophied and disorganized myocytes with varying degrees of interstitial fibrosis. The current management strategies include genetic and familial screening, symptom control and prevention of sudden cardiac death in those at high risk. Until recently, septal reduction therapy and heart transplantation were the only disease modifying treatments available to manage HCM, but emerging pharmacotherapies show promising results in controlled clinical trials. In this article, we will review the unmet needs in the treatment of HCM incorporating novel therapies.