Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is hokem's disease of the heart?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
HOCM: I believe you are describing hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. The abbreviation, hocm, is sometimes spoken like "hokem". In this condition the septum, a portion of the ventricle or pumping chamber of the heart, becomes abnormally thick and blood flow out of the heart is obstructed. This can cause shortness of breath or even fainting.
Answered 2/26/2017
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
People also searched for:
What is the leading/main cause of heart disease in the U.S.?
Why has heart disease has been the number one killer in the u.S. For decades, without decrease?
What are the symptoms of Heart diseases?
What is Heart diseases a risk factor for?
What are examples of terminal heart diseases?
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
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
