Syncope in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (part II): An expert consensus statement on the diagnosis and management
Michele Brignole, Franco Cecchi, Aris Anastasakis, Lia Crotti, Jean‐Claude Deharo, Perry Elliott, Artur Fedorowski, Juan Pablo Kaski, Giuseppe Limongelli, Martin S. Maron, Iacopo Olivotto, Steve R. Ommen, Gianfranco Parati, Win K. Shen, Andrea Ungar, Arthur A.M. Wilde
Abstract
Syncopal events in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) are of concern as they are a vital consideration in algorithms for risk stratification for sudden cardiac death (SCD) and ICD implantation. However, the cause of syncope is often under-investigated and/or unexplained. Current syncope guidelines do not provide a detailed definition of unexplained syncope. To address this important gap, an international panel of experts in the field of both syncope and HCM wrote a consensus document with the aim of providing practical guidance for the diagnosis and management of syncope in patients with HCM.