What are the symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

Symptoms of HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY are: (1) Feeling faint

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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.

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Diseases related to Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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