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Hello! my great uncle had hcm but not the thickening of the septum. im just super anxious lately thinking about if i somehow got the gene. how likely is that? i have no symptoms and work out vigorously with no problem. i do seem to be hypochondriac?

Q: hello! my great uncle had hcm but not the thickening of the septum. im just super anxious lately thinking about if i somehow got the gene. how likely is that? i have no symptoms and work out vigorously with no problem. i do seem to be hypochondriac?

: Never use abbreviations in medicine. It can be deadly. Discuss with your Dr. If echo normal then no worries. Ask what was the cause in your uncle?

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Never use abbreviations in medicine. It can be deadly. Discuss with your Dr. If echo normal then no worries. Ask what was the cause in your uncle?

Answered 10/18/2022

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A member asked:

Hello! my great uncle had hcm but not the thickening of the septum. im just super anxious lately thinking about if i somehow got the gene. how likely is that? i have no symptoms and work out vigorously with no problem. i do seem to be hypochondriac?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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