The 2026 landscape for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) treatment has reached a historic turning point as the industry shifts from merely slowing the heart rate to directly fixing the muscle's hypercontractility. For over 50 years, patients relied on repurposed beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers that often left them fatigued and limited in their daily lives. However, 2026 marks the first full year where "cardiac myosin inhibitors" (CMIs) have become a mainstream first-line consideration. These 2026-gen drugs don't just mask the disease; they target the sarcomere—the heart's engine—to prevent the excessive "grabbing" between proteins that causes the heart walls to thicken and obstruct blood flow.

This scientific leap is a primary driver for the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatment Market, which is projected to grow from $2.95 billion in 2025 to nearly $6 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 7.3%. While the market was once dominated by low-cost generics, 2026 has seen a revenue surge due to the high-value adoption of Camzyos (mavacamten) and the brand-new 2026 launch of Myqorzo (aficamten). Analysts in 2026 highlight that the "Medications" segment remains the largest share of the market, but it is being fundamentally reshaped by these premium-priced, disease-modifying therapies that offer a much higher quality of life than traditional options.

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