Cardiology doctors in yelahanka New Town, Bangalore • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is usually rather well tolerated in pregnancy.24 The condition may be first diagnosed in pregnancy because the outflow murmur is louder. Women should be reassured that the likelihood is for a successful pregnancy. The routine investigations should include an echocardiogram, Holter monitor and possibly an exercise test as for non-pregnant patients. Patients should receive medications only if they are symptomatic. The usual treatment with beta-blockers is appropriate. The onset of AF is a strong indication for anticoagulation, usually with low molecular weight heparin. Delivery should be allowed to occur normally with avoidance of fluid overload and continuation of beta-blockers if they are already being used. Genetic counselling may be appropriate, as this condition is sometimes associated with anticipation, which means an earlier onset of a more severe form of the condition occurs in