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    • Understanding Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

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      Advocates Take Health to Heart

      John Whyte, MD, MPH, asks advocates and patients about this dangerous form of genetic heart disease.

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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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      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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