Syncope in an Athlete With Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Syncope in athletes with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) requires careful evaluation, as etiologies range from benign to life-threatening. Guidelines emphasize individualized risk stratification and shared decision-making.
Authors
- Krishna Pabba
- Matthew W. Martinez
- Suhas Tatapudi
- John-Henry L. Dean
Institutions
- Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center (US)
- Morristown Medical Center (US)
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple (US)
- Lone Star College Kingwood (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JACC Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.107150
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00