COR | Recommendations Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy |
LOE | References |
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I | ICD implantation is indicated in patients with HCM who are survivors of SCA or have spontaneous sustained VT. | B-NR | 46 70 |
IIa | For children with HCM who have ≥1 primary risk factors, including unexplained syncope, massive left ventricular hypertrophy, nonsustained VT, or family history of early HCM-related SCD. ICD placement is reasonable after considering the potential complications of long-term ICD placement. | B-NR | 71 72 |
IIb | ICD implantation may be considered in patients with HCM without the above risk factors but with secondary risk factors for SCA such extensive LGE on cardiac MRI or systolic dysfunction. | C-LD | |
III Harm | ICD implantation is not indicated in patients with an identified HCM genotype in the absence of known pediatric SCA risk factors. | C-LD |