Comparison of Data Obtained by Echocardiography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Comparison of Data Obtained by Echocardiography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Compare data (structural and functional) obtained by transthoracic rest echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging (with gadolinium) in 30 patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

All data from consecutive patients with HCM explored by 2D-echo or MRI in our institution will be analyzed blindly by a senior echocardiographist and a senior radiologist to highlights the respective interest of each of these examinations for the detection of structural or functional abnormalities in HCM.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
• Age > 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy
• Pacemaker
• IACD
• Allergy to gadolinium
• Secondary hypertrophy