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In patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy experiencing persistent symptoms despite medical therapy, what is the preferred invasive treatment?
In patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy experiencing persistent symptoms despite medical therapy, what is the preferred invasive treatment?
- ICD insertion
- Vasodilators
- Surgical myectomy (correct)
- Percutaneous catheter alcohol septal ablation
Which medication is NOT recommended for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as it worsens outflow tract obstruction and does not relieve high end-diastolic pressure?
Which medication is NOT recommended for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as it worsens outflow tract obstruction and does not relieve high end-diastolic pressure?
- Verapamil
- Digitalis glycosides
- Nitrates (correct)
- ACE inhibitors
What is the effect of inotropic drugs on patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
What is the effect of inotropic drugs on patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
- Worsen outflow tract obstruction (correct)
- Reduce exercise tolerance
- Decrease outflow tract obstruction
- Relieve high end-diastolic pressure
When should an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) usually be placed in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
When should an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) usually be placed in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
What is the mechanism of action of mavacamten in treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
What is the mechanism of action of mavacamten in treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Which type of medications are the mainstays for treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy without obstruction?
Which type of medications are the mainstays for treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy without obstruction?
What is the purpose of slowing down the heart rate in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy treatment?
What is the purpose of slowing down the heart rate in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy treatment?
Which medication is most effective for patients with a resting gradient in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Which medication is most effective for patients with a resting gradient in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
What is the role of disopyramide in treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
What is the role of disopyramide in treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
In treating patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which medication is best at blunting the gradient occurring during exercise?
In treating patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which medication is best at blunting the gradient occurring during exercise?
