2020 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

The Heart Rhythm Society endorsed the document on August 19, 2020.

November 20, 2020—The purpose of this guideline is to commission a full guideline revision of the 2011 ACCF/ AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. This version replaces the 2011 guideline and addresses comprehensive evaluation and management of adults and children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Diagnostic modalities such as electrocardiography, imaging and genetic testing, and management of patients include medical therapies, septal reduction therapies, sudden cardiac death risk assessment/prevention, and lifestyle considerations such as participation in activities/sports, occupation, and pregnancy.