Syncope is defined as a transient loss of consciousness caused by temporary cerebral
hypoperfusion, characterized by rapid onset, short duration, and spontaneous recovery. The
most common causes include neurally mediated syncope, orthostatic hypotension, and cardiac
syncope.
Cardiac syncope is clinically significant because it may indicate serious underlying heart
disease and increased risk of sudden cardiac death. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is
one such structural cardiac condition that can present with syncope.
This case report describes a patient presenting with syncope who was subsequently diagnosed
with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with orthostatic hypotension.