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Heart Disease

Understanding Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Obstructive vs. Nonobstructive HCM

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.

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.

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?

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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