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Heart Disease

Understanding Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Surgical Procedures for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Is HCM All In the Family?

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is usually caused by gene mutations, but having a mutation doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll develop it?

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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.

Myths and Facts about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

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

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.

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