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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a form of cardiomyopathy (disease of the heart muscle) involving thickening of the heart muscle. This interferes with the function of the heart. |
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Symptoms
Chest pain; Fainting, especially during exercise; Light-headedness, especially after activity or exercise; Dizziness;...
Causes
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is often asymmetrical, meaning one part of the heart is thicker than the other parts. The...
Tests
The health care provider will perform a physical exam and listen to the heart and lungs with a stethoscope. Listening...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to control symptoms and prevent complications. Some patients may need to stay in the hospita...
Complications
Severe injury from fainting; Life-threatening heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias; Heart failure; Dilated cardiomyopat...
Prevention
If you are diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, your health care provider may recommend that your close blood ...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if: You have any symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; Ches...
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