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Distinct Phenotypic Groups and Related Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Soongu Kwak1,2, Jihoon Kim3, Chan-Soon Park1,2
1Department of Internal Medicine Seoul National University Hospital Seoul Republic of Korea.
Insights
This study identified three distinct patient groups for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), each with unique risks for sudden cardiac death (SCD) and varying outcomes. Data-driven phenotyping aids in better risk stratification and patient management for HCM.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Genetics
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a complex genetic heart disease with variable clinical outcomes.
- Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a significant risk for patients with HCM.
- Identifying distinct patient phenotypes is crucial for accurate risk stratification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify distinct clinical phenotypes in patients with HCM.
- To analyze the relationship between these phenotypes and SCD risk factors.
- To examine the clinical characteristics and outcomes associated with each phenotype.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 1231 HCM patients from two tertiary hospitals.
- Latent class analysis used to categorize patients into phenotypic groups.
- Median 6.5-year follow-up to assess clinical outcomes.
Main Results:
- Three distinct HCM phenotypes were identified.
- Group 2 (young patients with high SCD risk factors) showed the highest rate of SCD-related events (8.2% at 5 years).
- Group 3 (older patients) had the highest rates of all-cause and noncardiovascular mortality.
Conclusions:
- Distinct clinical phenotypes in HCM are associated with different SCD risks and outcomes.
- Data-driven phenotyping provides effective risk stratification for HCM patients.
- Phenotype identification can optimize patient management strategies.
Background:
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a heterogeneous disorder with varying risks of clinical outcomes, including sudden cardiac death (SCD). We aimed to identify distinct phenotypes among patients with HCM in relation to SCD risk factors, interpret their clinical characteristics, and examine their outcomes.
Methods And Results:
This retrospective study analyzed 1231 consecutive patients with HCM from 2 tertiary hospitals. We performed latent class analysis to categorize patients into phenotypic groups. Three distinct phenotypic groups were identified using latent class analysis. Group 1 (n=554) consisted of young patients with HCM with minimal SCD risk factors and favorable cardiac remodeling. Group 2 (n=114) comprised young patients with HCM and a high prevalence of SCD risk factors, whereas Group 3 (n=563) included older patients (median age, 68 years). Over a median 6.5-year follow-up, 34 SCD-related events, 131 cardiovascular events, 133 all-cause mortality events, and 70 noncardiovascular mortality events were observed. Group 2 exhibited the highest rate of SCD-related events (5-year SCD rate: Group 1 versus 2 versus 3: 0.8% versus 8.2% versus 4.0%, respectively, P<0.001), and cardiovascular events were more frequent in Groups 2 and 3 compared with Group 1. All-cause and noncardiovascular mortality were the most frequent in Group 3. A simplified decision tree was developed for the straightforward assignment of phenotypic group membership, demonstrating fair concordance.
Conclusions:
This study identified 3 distinct clinical phenotypes in patients with HCM, each associated with different SCD risks and outcomes. Data-driven phenotyping of patients with HCM offers effective risk stratification and may optimize patient management.
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