Managing Stroke Prevention in Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) Patients Without Confirmed Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: A Dilemma of Anticoagulation.

Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is a genetic cardiovascular disorder characterized by the thickening of the heart muscle, particularly the left ventricle. It is a leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young individuals. HOCM is associated with various complications, including arrhythmias and an increased risk of stroke.