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  • Heart Disease
  • Understanding Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

What to Watch For

Medically Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on October 17, 2023

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Nursing 2022 The Peer-Reviewed Journal of Clinical Excellence: "Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, New hope for an old disease."

American Heart Association: "Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)."

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Symptoms and Tests

This thickening of the heart muscle can cause a number of symptoms, like dizziness and palpitations. It’s important to see a cardiologist and get tested.

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How It's Diagnosed

Many can live a normal life with this thickening of heart muscle, but it can cause cardiac arrest, too. How can a doctor tell if you have it?

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What to Expect From Your Treatment

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy treatment: What to expect, types of medications, surgeries and procedures, lifestyle changes, and more.

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Working With Your Care Team

The more you know about your disease and your symptoms, the more your doctors can help.

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Exercise Safely With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Getting your heart pumping with this condition may make you anxious, but easy-to-moderate exercise has so many benefits. Here’s how to sweat safely.

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