Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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What is Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a form of cardiomyopathy, a condition in which the heart muscle to become thick. The thickening makes it harder for the heart to work.
Alternative Names:
Cardiomyopathy - hypertrophic (HCM); IHSS; Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis; Asymmetric septal hypertrophy; ASH; HOCM; Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
Posts on Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (721)
Atrial Fibrillation - Heart Rhythm Community
- Sep 20, 2009
First, hi to all. I have gleaned invaluable information from these forums, keep up the goo...
I am a 27yo M, with a reasonably normal height:weight ratio. My mother has some issues wit...
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- Dec 16, 2008Had a few questions - Heart Disease Community
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- Nov 16, 2008Concentric LVH - Heart Disease Community
- Nov 02, 2008
I was diagnosed with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy 9 yrs ago.
At last echo(Fal...
