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    Understanding Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

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    Obstructive vs. Nonobstructive HCM

    Two-thirds of people with this heart condition have the obstructive type. Find out what that means.

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    Myths and Facts about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

    How much do you know about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? See if you can figure out fact from fiction.

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    What to Watch For

    Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy causes the heart muscle to enlarge. Learn some of the symptoms of HCM to watch out for.

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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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    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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    Lifestyle Changes You Can Make

    Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy causes the heart muscle to enlarge. Learn about lifestyle changes you can make to manage this chronic disease.

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    Good and Bad Medications When You Have HCM

    Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy causes the heart muscle to enlarge. Learn which medicines are good -- and ones to avoid -- for HCM.

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    Surgical Options

    This heart condition makes it hard for the muscle to pump blood. In severe cases, surgery can ease symptoms and restore blood flow.

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