Generalidades de las miocardiopatías. Miocardiopatía hipertrófica

The first therapeutic approach consists of negative inotropic agents. Beta-blockers are considered to be the first choice in obstructive forms of this disease. If the combination of these agents and disopyramide does not relieve the symptoms, it might be necessary to resort to invasive procedures in order to reduce the interventricular septum. Implantable defibrillators in selected patients are the key toolsto prevent sudden death.