Chapter 8. What are the Symptoms of HCM?doi:10.1002/9780470750896.ch8cardiologistsdyspneapalpitationslightheadednesssyncopeSummary This chapter contains section titled: Mis-diagnosisBarry J. Maron MD DirectorThe Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center, Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, Minneapolis, MN, USA...
About 1 in 500 of the general population has HCM, although most people who have it may not exhibit symptoms. It is a truly global disease, affecting people of both sexes, ages, and various ethnic and racial origins. What are the causes of HCM? Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is commonly...
What are the symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? The symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may vary from person to person depending on the severity of the disease and the age at diagnosis. Some people may not have any symptoms while some may develop symptoms with time. The symptoms may incl...
What are the signs and symptoms of HCM?You may have no signs or symptoms, or you may have any of the following:Chest pain Shortness of breath especially during exercise Feeling dizzy or faintHow is HCM diagnosed?Your healthcare provider will listen to your heart and lungs. Your provider ...
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Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a group of different types of heart disease. Common heart disease symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, light-headedness, and dizziness. Heart disease has many causes, including genetics, atherosc
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a group of different types of heart disease. Common heart disease symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, light-headedness, and dizziness. Heart disease has many causes, including genetics, atherosc
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a condition where the heart (cardio) muscle (myopathy) becomes thickened (hypertrophied). HCM is the most common type of genetic cardiomyopathy. Patients are born with a gene that makes the heart muscle thicker than i
"That's the same thing in a way that happens with HOCM: You get hypertrophy of the myocardium that we believe will show up with an elevated BNP, even when the patients are clinically asymptomatic or normal on physical exam," he said in an interview. Use B-type natriuretic peptide test ...
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of heart disorder that can cause an abnormally high heart rate. The best type of treatment that is recommended for a patient is based on their symptoms. Treatment options of AFib include lifestyle changes, medications