Treat known hypertension . A coronary angiography may be needed to confirm the diagnosis. A chest x-ray may or may not show changes. A heart biopsy may be helpful to distinguish hypertrophic cardiomyopathy from other diseases. Lab tests are not specifically diagnostic for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, but tests may be used to rule out other suspected diseases.
Treatment is aimed at control of symptoms.
Hospitalization may be required until the condition is stabilized. Medications include beta-blockers. Calcium channel blockers such as verapamil may be added. Antiarrhythmics may be used to prevent lethal arrhythmias . Surgical removal of part of the enlarged tissue may be helpful in severe cases.