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A member asked:
What is used to treat hocm?
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Multiple: Usually beta blockers are used to slow the heart rate and the patient is advised to avoid dehydration; however as hocm progresses one can have surgical myomectomy, alcohol septal ablation, or heart transplant.
Answered 7/19/2013
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Trt HOCM: Hocm treated w education, avoidance of high stress physical activity, meds. Meds to lower force of contraction in heart (like beta blockers, calcium blockers) and allow heart to optimally fill (slowing heart rate, avoiding dehydration) can help.
Answered 10/3/2016
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