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Has Anyone Been Diagnosed With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?

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Whittier, CA
February 6, 2023
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October 19
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Yes, I have that diagnosis

October 19
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is believed to affect about 1 in 500 people in the United States. It is often underdiagnosed and can be misdiagnosed due to its shared features with other heart or lung conditions. Diagnosing HCM involves a thorough medical history, physical exam, and various tests such as echocardiograms Show Full Answer

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is believed to affect about 1 in 500 people in the United States. It is often underdiagnosed and can be misdiagnosed due to its shared features with other heart or lung conditions. Diagnosing HCM involves a thorough medical history, physical exam, and various tests such as echocardiograms, cardiac MRI, and genetic testing. If you have a family history of HCM or related symptoms, it's important to discuss this with your doctor.

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