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What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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Cardiomyopathy refers to a group of several conditions that affect the heart muscle. Cardiomyopathy makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. In some cases, cardiomyopathy can lead to heart failure.

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Also called: HCM, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy

A condition in which the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy makes it hard for the heart to pump blood. It often goes undiagnosed.

Symptoms:-

Requires a medical diagnosis

Most people with the condition have no symptoms and experience no significant problems. For some, it can cause shortness of breath, chest pain or abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias).


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