Table 3.6-1. Schedule of family screening for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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.