Table 1

Baseline clinical characteristics

Number of patients1606
Age (years)44.4±15
Male1030 (64%)
NYHA III/IV139 (9%)
Amiodarone217 (14%)
Previous alcohol septal ablation4 (0.2%)
Previous septal myectomy16 (1%)
Atrial fibrillation/flutter*164 (10%)
Left atrial diameter (mm)44±8
LVOTG≥30 mm Hg475 (30%)
Maximal wall thickness (mm)20±6
  • *Paroxysmal/persistent/permanent.

  • LVOTG, left ventricular outflow tract gradient; NYHA, New York Heart Association functional class.