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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

If you have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, you should always follow your doctor's advice concerning exercise and medical appointments. Strenuous exercise should be avoided.


Complications
  • Severe injury from fainting
  • Life-threatening heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias)
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Dilated cardiomyopathy

Calling your health care provider

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if:

  • You have any symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • Chest pain, palpitations, faintness or other new or unexplained symptoms develop

Review Date: 07/17/2006
Reviewed By: Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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