Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patient case study: Advanced

This module is an advanced-level, interactive case study, of a 45-year-old female, looking into the possible differential diagnoses with her signs/symptoms. The case study covers obstructive vs nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) alongside other cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. Throughout the case study and the investigative procedures described, we cover the different types of HCM and the symptoms associated with each.

The case study aims to support a differential diagnosis of obstructive or non-obstructive HCM from other cardiovascular or pulmonary conditions and support best practice in referral to expert centres.

Target HCP audience:
HCM specialists, specialist cardiologists

Funding disclosure
This activity is supported by an educational grant from BMS/MyoKardia. Learners may participate in this educational activity free of charge.

Release date: 12 August 2021

Expiration date: 11 August 2022

Expert faculty: Dr Anjali Owens, MD, Director of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania.

Case study: introduction, differential diagnosis of HCM, symptoms, echo & ECG results, further investigations, analysis, options, and management

Describe the signs, symptoms, and risks of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and identify those that should prompt consideration of differential diagnoses.
Discuss the place of the diagnostic techniques and employ the appropriate diagnostic test(s) to differentiate between obstructive and non-obstructive HCM in a patient.
Formulate a treatment strategy for a patient after determining whether they have obstructive vs. non-obstructive HCM.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint Providership of ScientiaCME and PCM Scientific. ScientiaCME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

ScientiaCME designates this internet enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)

Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Dr Anjali Owens, MD, Director of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania, has consulted for Myokardia and Cytokinetics.

Disclosure of educational planners:

Jude Norton-Gaster, PhD, Chief Operating Officer of PCM Scientific, has no relevant conflicts of interest to disclose.

Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, President of ScientiaCME, has no relevant conflicts of interest to disclose.

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

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