O'Mahony et al reported a model for predicting the risk of sudden cardiac death in a patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This can help to identify a patient who may benefit from more aggressive management. The authors are from multiple institutions in Europe.
Parameters:
(1) maximal wall thickness in mm
(2) left atrial diameter in mm
(3) maximal left ventricular outflow tract gradient in mm Hg
(4) family history of sudden cardiac death
(5) non-sustained ventricular tachycardia (NSVT; >= 3 consecutive ventricular beats at a rate >= 120 beats per minute and < 30 second duration by Holter monitoring for >= 24 hours)