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  • Heart Disease
  • Understanding Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Obstructive vs. Nonobstructive HCM

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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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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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