Check out these two posters* for are a quick reference on HOCM with current updated evidence. The first one details about Echo evaluation. The second one illustrates the genetic screening flow chart of the HOCM families.
Some of the queries, you will find the answers from these posters are,
1. How to recognize Intrinsic mitral valve defect by MR jet morphology?
2. How to cross-check the true LVOT gradient from MR jet?
3. When to do a provocative test to document the LVOT gradient?
4. What are the standard pre-myectomy measurements by Echo?
5. How to screen a family member of HCM? Pros and cons of Phenotypic vs Genotyping screening
*Reference
The poster is created by: Karan Kapoor, MD; Allison G Hays, MD, FASE. Design and illustration by medmovie.com.
Thanks to the American Society of Echocardiography.
Dr.S.Venkatesan MD 