Question

A 40-year-old with a family history of sudden cardiac death is suspected to have hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM). Which of the following is the initial investigation of choice to confirm the diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

B. Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)

Answer

A. Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Answer

C. Cardiac MRI

Answer

D. Ambulatory ECG (Holter)

Answer

E. Genetic testing

Practice question

A 40-year-old with a family history of sudden cardiac death is suspected to have hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM). Which of the following is the initial investigation of choice to confirm the diagnosis?