Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Quiz

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  • Lightheaded and dazed if I stand for too long

  • Feeling faint from the heat

  • Exercise makes me lightheaded and feel like fainting

  • Feeling like blacking / passing out from needles or injections

  • Vision starts to black out and I feel like fainting if I sit/stand for too long

  • Near-fainting after exercise

  • Almost fainted in a warm environment

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Learn more about Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a condition where the heart muscle becomes thick. It is often caused by gene mutations in the heart muscle. These thickened heart muscles can become stiff, reducing the heart's ability to pump blood adequately.

Symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

  • Feeling faint

Questions your doctor may ask to check for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

  • Did you ever feel like you were going to faint?

Treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

There is currently no specific medication for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Treatment focuses on controlling symptoms and reducing the risk of complications with medications and lifestyle changes.

View the symptoms of Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

  • Near syncope

References

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Tatsuya Shiraishi, MD (Cardiology)

Dr. Shiraishi graduated from the Kyoto University School of Medicine. He worked as a cardiologist at Edogawa Hospital, and after joining Ubie, he became the Director of East Nihonbashi Internal Medicine Clinic.

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