Question 1

what is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

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IT IS A DISEASE OF: Your heart musclein which a part of the heart muscle is thickened or hypertrophied without any obvious cause.
It is better known for causing silent, sudden cardiac death in otherwise healthy young people and athletes.
Younger people are likely to have a more severe form of hcm.
It is frequently free of symptoms until sudden cardiac death, and for this reason some suggest screening these youngsters.

Question 2

is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy serious?

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Yes: Among young individuals, it is one of the leading causes of sudden death. A complete assessment by a cardiologist familiar with the condition can identify and recommend treatemtnto reduce the risk of sudden death.

Question 3

why is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy dangerous?

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Risk of death: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the leading cause of death among young athletes. Further, individuals with this condition are at risk for sudden death even if they do not participate in sports.

Question 4

can you describe hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

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HCM: Hcm is an abnormal thickening usually of the wall (septum) that divides the right and left ventricle. This thickening occurs in the absence of other diseases known to cause thickening of the heart muscle. It is relatively uncommon but occurs in a familial/hereditary form more than 50% of the time. Therefore, siblings and children of patients with hcm should be screened for it.

Question 5

how do you get a hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

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Cardiomyopathy: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (hcm) is a genetically inherited disease. It is inherited in a fashion such that any child of an individual with hcm should be screened for this condition and should see a cardiologist.

Question 6

what are the causes of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

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Cardiomyopathy : Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is usually inherited within families due to abnormal genes causing irregular heart muscle growth.

Question 7

what people are affected by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

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HCM: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy doesn't occur in any particular frequency in one group of people over another. It is relatively uncommon, being seen in about 1 in 500 people in the general population. However, it occurs in a hereditary form more than 50% of the time and therefore relatives of people with this disease should be screened for it.

Question 8

please tell me, could i get hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

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Not acquired: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is caused by mutations of the proteins that make up the contractile apparatus of the heart, in general.  That means it is not something you "get." generally, if you have the genetic makeup to cause hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, you should have evidence (abnormal echocardiogram) by 43 years of age, so if you have a normal echocardiogram you aren't going to develop hcm.

Question 9

how can hypertrophic cardiomyopathy effect an individual?

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Sudden death: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy  is a thickening of the wall of the heart ventricle. As the wall becomes thick the interior of the muscle is predisposed to ischemia or lack of oxygen. This in turn can potentially cause a fatal arrhythmia which is usually the case when athletes have a sudden death on the court or field.  It can also cause problems with flow through the aortic valve.

Question 10

how do i figure out if i have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

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See cardiologist: Interested to know why you have this particular concern…I assume there is a family history? In any event, a screening ECG will be helpful, as these are generally markedly abnormal in the setting of HCM. An echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) can also assess for hypertrophy, and there may be genetic testing available if another family member has been diagnosed and a gene identified.

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