Non-sustained Ventricular Tachycardia and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: When to Consider it as a Risk Factor for Sudden Death and Total Mortality?

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is an important cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD), particularly in young patients., The implantation of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) in high-risk patients is a pivotal aspect of HCM treatment. However, there are currently no randomized clinical trials to guide the selection of patients who are candidates for ICD implantation. Recommendations are based on retrospective cohorts that have identified the relationship between clinical characteristics and prognosis. Risk factors for SCD include history of syncope or ventricular tachyarrhythmia, [...]