New HCM Guidelines

New HCM Guidelines Guest: Steve R. Ommen, M.D. (@SteveOmmen) Host: Kyle W. Klarich, M.D. (@KyleWKlarich) The distinguished chair of the writing committee for the AHA/ACC 2020 hypertrophic cardiomyopathy guidelines discusses key points in the evolution of guidelines since 2011. Joining us today to discuss current hypertrophic cardiomyopathy guidelines is Steve R. Ommen, M.D., a cardiologist and the director of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Specific topics discussed: Major changes to the guidelines Importance of allowing patients to participate in informed decisions related to their care Advocating for the role of comprehensive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy centers Clarification of screening of children and adolescents Risk stratification for sudden cardiac death Emerging implications for use of septal reduction therapies Healthy lifestyles and exercise risks and benefits Guidelines accessibility on American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association apps Concept of shared decision making and incorporation of the risk calculator into conversation with the patient Revisions to risk factors for sudden cardiac death Discrepancies with 2014-2015 European Society of Cardiology guidelines Partnership and teamwork between comprehensive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy centers and non-center-based cardiologists Guidelines for screening of adolescents Recommendations for active healthy lifestyles and competitive athletes Cautions regarding patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy who develop atrial fibrillation Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV. NEW Cardiovascular Education App:The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today! No CME credit offered for this episode. Podcast episode transcript found here.