Question 1

what is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (hcm)?

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HCM: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a rare condition of the actual muscle of the heart becoming so large and thick as to obstruct outgoing blood flow. Because outgoing flow is reduced the heart must work even harder to pump blood to supply oxygen to the body. It is notable because patients are usually asymptomatic but can initially present with sudden collapse or even death.

Question 2

does an inverted t wave mean it could be hcm?

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Twave: Inverted t wave is a very nonspecific finding. Hcm is possible but not probable with only t wave abnormality.

Question 3

hi, i am taking sotalol 160mg in morning and 160mg in evening because of hcm. any alternatives because the side effects are terrible.

Accepted Answer

Yes : Any negative intotrope is fine for treatment of HOCM; beta blockers preferred to calcium channel blockers however because of additional cardio protective benefits. Try metoprolol, or carvedilol -- 2 beta blockers with most data and pleitropic benefits!

Question 4

is hcm (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) hereditary?

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Yes: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is frequently inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern meaning that an affected individual has a 50:50 chance of passing the condition to their children.

Question 5

with hcm do you have random panic attacks?

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Not necessarily: Some have few or mild symptoms. It varies. Some have shortness of breath, chest pain, uncomfortable awareness of heart beat, lightheadedness, fatigue, fainting and even sudden cardiac death. As you can see - some of these are a lot like panic attack. It's not the same - but few could tell on the surface. Be well - take care.

Question 6

can you tell me symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as know of hcm?

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Variable: There may be no symptoms or the patient may complain of chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, fainting, or exercise intolerance.

Question 7

experienced few palpitations at exercise. getting tested soon. scared this is gonna turn out to be hcm, arvd, cpvt etc. any reassurance would be nice?

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Palpitations: What you describe can happen with those pathological states you mention. It happens at least as often with otherwise normal conditions. Don't stress till you have something definitive to stress about.

Question 8

what is the heart disease hcm? what causes it?

Accepted Answer

HCM: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is an autosomal dominant genetic disease. It is an overgrowth of heart muscle.

Question 9

is it safer for a person with hcm to get a pacemaker or transplant?

Accepted Answer

Hcm: Icd when necessary however if heart is failing transplant , best to ask your doc to see where you stand

Question 10

could you tell me what is the heart disease hcm?

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Hcm?: Often cardiologists, will use hcm as an abbreviation for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.  There are various types, which pose different risks, but the all involve an abnormally large growth of part of the heart muscle walls.  Not all physicians use the same abbreviations, so it's best to go to the source, to ask directly.  hcm can be a dangerous. call 911 if chest pain, breathless, or dizzy.

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