Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is usually not completely curable.
Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is mainly associated with family inheritance. Medications can be used to improve symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. Commonly used methods include taking beta-blockers, calcium antagonists and other medications as prescribed by the doctor, and installing pacemakers, performing transcatheter interventions and other surgical treatments when necessary.
Patients can take oral angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, such as enalapril and captopril, and angiotensin-converting enzyme receptor inhibitors, such as valsartan and irbesartan, to improve myocardial remodeling under the guidance of doctors. Beta-blockers, such as propranolol and metoprolol; or calcium antagonists, such as nifedipine and verapamil, can also be applied to improve symptoms.
For those with severe bradycardia who are not well treated by medication, installation of pacemaker can be considered under doctor’s guidance, and for those with paroxysmal tachycardia, radiofrequency ablation and other treatments can be performed under doctor’s guidance. For patients with obvious hypertrophy of the apical and middle portion of the left ventricle, transcatheter intervention can also be performed if medication is ineffective.
Although the above methods cannot completely cure apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, they can significantly improve the condition, prolong the life span and improve the quality of life. There are certain adverse reactions to medications, so if you have any discomfort after taking medications or undergoing surgery, you must give your doctor prompt feedback.