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In patients with medically refractory symptoms, whom are suboptimal candidates for invasive treatment, permanent dual chamber pacing may be considered. Pacing may alleviate symptoms by decreasing the outflow tract pressure gradient. However, maintaining a reduction in gradient requires pre-exitation of the right ventricular apex and distal septum, and complete ventricular caption. For optimal results, this should therefore be performed in highly experienced centers only. | In patients with medically refractory symptoms, whom are suboptimal candidates for invasive treatment, permanent dual chamber pacing may be considered. Pacing may alleviate symptoms by decreasing the outflow tract pressure gradient. However, maintaining a reduction in gradient requires pre-exitation of the right ventricular apex and distal septum, and complete ventricular caption. For optimal results, this should therefore be performed in highly experienced centers only. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Treatment_strategy_in_HCM.svg|400px|thumb|Treatment strategy in HCM]] | ||
====Prognosis and outcome==== | ====Prognosis and outcome==== | ||