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Are Hypertension, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, And A-fib All Related To A Possible Diagnosis Of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?

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Princeton Iowa 52768

I am a very healthy and active 67 year who was not taking any prescribed medications until recently. I suddenly developed hypertension which took me to the emergency room July 4, 2022 (200/100 with left arm pain). I was started on medication. After a cardiac referral, by my insistence, Mitral Valve Regurgitation was diagnosed, and it has been monitored with a yearly check at Mayo in Rochester. Then, in September of 2023, I felt my heart racing, went to the emergency department and was diagnosed… read more

June 30, 2024
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HCM is a very funky condition. I was told when I was young that I had a murmur and tested for a nonfunctional one. As I entered my 40’s bp meds, otherwise good. Now at 66, developed afib which I will have an ablation for. My EP dr yesterday said that I was” bound” to get afib due to my HCM. It’s a scary thing as you get older that other things begin to arise… 🙏 for all of us! My brother had HCM and afib and unfortunately died suddenly @ 66 years old, my parents in their 90’s when they died. Trying to deal with all this new information given to me.., It’s not easy!

October 19, 2024
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I was told that when I was waiting for a new heart..God was in my room. I had tremendous dreams of God being near

August 21, 2024
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Yes, hypertension, mitral valve regurgitation, and atrial fibrillation (AFib) can all be related to a possible diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). Here’s how:

- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): It can cause left ventricular hypertrophy, which may be difficult to distinguish from HCM on imaging scans
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Yes, hypertension, mitral valve regurgitation, and atrial fibrillation (AFib) can all be related to a possible diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). Here’s how:

- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): It can cause left ventricular hypertrophy, which may be difficult to distinguish from HCM on imaging scans.
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation: HCM can cause abnormalities in the mitral valve, leading to blood flowing backward into the left atrium, which is known as mitral valve regurgitation.
- Atrial Fibrillation (AFib): This is a common arrhythmia in people with HCM, where the atria beat irregularly.

Proper diagnosis is crucial to ensure appropriate treatment and prevent complications.

June 30, 2024

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