Transthoracic echocardiography of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in adults: a practical guideline from the British Society of Echocardiography

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is common, inherited and characterised by unexplained thickening of the myocardium. The British Society Echocardiography (BSE) has recently published a minimum dataset for transthoracic echocardiography detailing core views needed standard echocardiogram. For patients with confirmed or suspected HCM, additional measurements are necessary. This guideline, therefore, supplements describes tailored, stepwise approach to echocardiographic examination, echocardiography’s position in diagnostic pathway, before advising on imaging disease complications invasive treatments.