HYPERTROPHIC NON-OBSRUCTIVE CARDIOMYOPATHY

[P073]

I am 36 yr old, Male. Once my family doctor suggested me to have a ECHO as he was doubtful about some murmur in my chest. The result shown is
1. NORMAL COLOR FLOWS SEEN ACROSS ALL THE CARDIAC VALVES (color doppler test)
2. NO REGIONAL WALL MOTION ABNORMALITY SEEN
3. NORMAL DIASTOLIC FUNCTION
4. THE OVERALL LVEF ID 65%
5. THERE IS ASYMMETRIC SEPTAL HYPERTROPHY SEEN. THERE IS MILD SAM SEEN. THERE IS NO INTRACAVITARY GRADIENT SEEN IN THE LV CAVITY. OVERALL FINDING SUGGEST HYPERTROPHIC NON-OBSRUCTIVE CARDIOMYOPATHY.
6. OTHER CHANBER DIMENSIONS ARE NORMAL
7. NORMAL CARDIAC VALVES
8. NO INTRACARDIAC MASS OR THROMBUS SEEN
9. NO PERICARDIAL EFFUSION SEEN

Pls let me know what is the health status of my heart. Is there anything to worry ?

[kevk]

HCM is a little different for each of us, I was dx in 85-86 It`s been a while now.  If you are just learning about HCM , I would try the HCMA web site for the best information on the disease. To answer your questions for myself Yes I`ll take meds for life, I can deal with that. I had an ICD implanted in 1991 for V-tach, ICD saved my life in 1995. Doctors have mentioned that HCM can be an increased risk for sudden cardiac death.
Some people can go all there life and never even know they have it. But for many it`s not so good. You ever want to talk let me know you, Stay on top of your HCM.    

[P073]

Thanks a lot as ur answer as it reduced my worries abt by heart.
How long u have been diagnosed with HOCM ?
Are you still on medication ?
How long you have to continue ?
Is it a life threatening disease ?
Is there any chance for suddendeath for HOCM patients ?

Now I am very much careful abt my health. I started walking 1/2 hr daily and food intake is also controlled.

Pls reply ASAP

[kevk]

For HCM it looks pretty good. Mild SAM (systolic anterior motion) is the murmur your doctor heard they may give you a low dose of beta-blocker for it. No diastolic dysfunction is a good sign it often goes with HCM.  No gradient in lv cavity means your not obstructed. Do you know how thick the septal is ?
I am not qualified to read echo`s but compared to mine with HOCM yours looks pretty good. Your doctor will probably want to follow up 1-2 a year. With the right management you may live a totally normal life, But HCM is something you can`t ignore you have to stay on top of it. You may want to visit the HCMA web site to learn more about HCM.