What We Treat
Telehealth
What We Treat
Telehealth
About Us
- Features & Pricing
- For Organizations
A member asked:
Could you tell me what is the heart disease hcm?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
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.
Answered 7/7/2014
3.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Few heart flutters when running. Getting seen by cardiologist. Scared it might be HCM or ARVD. In your experience, do these concerns turn out benign?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
When running experienced few heart flutters. Getting seen by cardiologist. I have heard of conditions like HCM, ARVD which cause death. Is this likely?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My husband has perm a-fib. Has had maze, conversions, hcm, mitral repair, pacemaker/defib, tikosyn (dofetilide) (stopped). Left atrium 6.4 cm. Will the afib lead to heart failure?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
Could you tell me what are common infections causing heart diseases or inflamation?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Could an EKG always tell if a person has heart disease?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Hi doctors, can you tell me what is latest medicine for hcm(highper trophic cardio myopathy-heart diseases) and psoriasis(skin diseases)?
What is the difference between HCM and athletic heart? I was diagnosed with atheletic heart but am having symptoms for HCM
I have HCM genetic heart defect there is a new product on the market called Moringa. Im wondering if it is alright to take?
Age 27 Had kind of high blood pressure for a year or 2. Got it normal now. (I stressed a lot). would it be unlikely to cause HCM (THICK HEART) AT 27?
Have hcm recently had SVT pulse over 220 - troponin levels were 70 on admission -1700 after 30 minutes - what are risks heart failure?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
