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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy


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Alternate Names : Asymmetric Septal Hypertrophy (ASH), Cardiomyopathy - Hypertrophic (HCM), Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis, IHSS

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Symptoms & Signs

chest pain
fainting, especially during exercise
light-headedness, especially after activity or exercise
dizziness
sensation of feeling heart beat (palpitations)
shortness of breath

Additional symptoms that may occur are:

fatigue, reduced activity tolerance
shortness of breath when lying down

Some patients with HCM have no symptoms, and may be unaware of their condition until a routine medical screening detects the condition.

Unfortunately, the first symptom of HCM among many young patients is sudden death, caused by severe arrhythmias. HCM is a major cause of death in young athletes who seem completely healthy but die during heavy exercise.

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• Symptoms & Signs
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• Prognosis
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• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 11/4/2002
Reviewed By : Elena Sgarbossa, M.D., Department of Cardiology, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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