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ReviewDiseases (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Coexistence of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Arterial Hypertension: Current Insights and Future Directions.

Vasiliki Katsi, Konstantia Papadomarkaki, Konstantinos Manousiadis, Epameinondas Triantafyllou, Christos Fragoulis, Konstantinos Tsioufis

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Vasiliki KatsiFirst Cardiology Department, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece.
Konstantia PapadomarkakiFirst Cardiology Department, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece.
Konstantinos ManousiadisEmergency Department, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece.
Epameinondas TriantafyllouDepartment of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece.
Christos FragoulisFirst Cardiology Department, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-5598-9950
Konstantinos TsioufisFirst Cardiology Department, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-7636-6725

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Abstract

backgroundHypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common inherited cardiac disease. Arterial hypertension represents the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality globally. Their coexistence is frequent, affecting approximately 40-60% of adults with HCM, yet the implications of this overlap remain insufficiently investigated.

methodsWe conducted a narrative review of the existing literature addressing the clinical profile and management strategies in patients with concomitant HCM and hypertension. Particular emphasis was placed on pharmacologic treatment and the role of emerging therapies for this population.

resultsPatients with both conditions are generally older, with more cardiometabolic comorbidities and greater functional limitation than those with isolated HCM. Hypertension may confound diagnosis and is linked to a higher prevalence of atrial fibrillation and stroke. Its effect on ventricular arrhythmias, sudden cardiac death and mortality is less clear. Management is challenging, as vasodilatory antihypertensives can exacerbate left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. β-blockers and non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers are preferred, while novel agents such as myosin inhibitors and SGLT2 inhibitors show potential but require further study.

conclusionsThe coexistence of HCM and hypertension is frequent but insufficiently studied, with major implications for diagnosis and treatment. Further research is essential to optimize management and outcomes.

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comorbiditieshypertensionhypertrophic cardiomyopathytreatment strategy

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PMCPMC12839762

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