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CMC Cardiac Medicine Certification

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Which of the following surgical methods are not used for treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

Septal myomectomy
Alcohol ablation
Surgical Maze procedure
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator

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Answer- C - Surgical Maze procedure is not used for the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Pharmacologic agents used for treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy including beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers. Surgical options include implantation of ICDs or pacemakers and septal myectomy. Alcohol abstinence is another option for patients not candidates for surgery.

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