Is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy seen often in general cardiology practice?

HCM: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is fairly common in general cardiology practice.

Relatively often: Estimated 1 in 500 people have hcm. If you suspect having it based on symptoms or strong family history, then see a cardiologist and have the echocardiogram repeated.

Very common: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common geneticheart disease. This means it runs in families. About 1 out of 500 adults have this condition. It often starts early in life, from the teens through the mid-30s.

Yes : It often seen in cardiology practice. The worrisome part is when the septum or the part that separates the two ventricles blocks the outflow into the aorta.

HOCM: Nonetheless, recent studies in pediatric cardiology have revealed that HCM accounts for 42% of childhood cardiomyopathies with an incidence report of 0.47/100,000 in children

No: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is seen in less than 1/10 of 1% of the population. it is usually diagnosed when one hears a particular type of heart murmur. the diagnosis can be confirmed with an echocardiogram. treatment depends on the severity of the hypertrophy and the symptoms.