Age of the relative |
Initiation of screening |
Repeat screening |
Child and adolescent |
At the time HCM is diagnosed in a family member, or no later than in puberty |
— 1-2 years if early onset disease in family — 2-3 years in most cases |
Adult |
At the time HCM is diagnosed in a family member |
Every 3-5 years |
HCM, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. |