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A 34-year-old male with aborted sudden cardiac death was diagnosed with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and successfully treated with an automated implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights the presentation of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy as sudden cardiac arrest in a previously asymptomatic young adult, appropriately managed with an AICD for secondary prevention.
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Case of HOCM presenting as aborted SCD supports AICD for secondary prevention; single report leaves open screening and risk-stratification needs.
A 34-year-old male, non-hypertensive, non-diabetic, had a sudden onset of cardiac arrest, he was revived and then referred to a cardiologist at an advanced center for further care. His 2D echo revealed hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, all the other investigations were normal. His father was also found to have a similar condition however the father was asymptomatic. The patient underwent an automated implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation and was advised the necessary precautions and care.
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Hitesh Shah (2014) conducted a case report in Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) / Sudden cardiac arrest (n=1). Automated implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) was evaluated. A 34-year-old male with aborted sudden cardiac death was diagnosed with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and successfully treated with an automated implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.
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