Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy-What is new?

This work covers new findings on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The definition, genetic findings, genotype-phenotype relationships, incidence, and prognosis of the disease are reviewed. The latest recommendations for treatment are discussed, particularly percutaneous transluminal septal myocardial ablation and septal myectomy in severely symptomatic obstructive forms.