Symptoms Of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Health Encyclopedia: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy - hypertrophic (HCM); IHSS; Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis; Asymmetric septal hypertrophy; ASH; HOCM; Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
Symptoms
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Chest pain -
Fainting , especially during exercise -
Light-headedness , especially after activity or exercise -
Dizziness - Sensation of feeling heart beat (
palpitations ) -
Shortness of breath
Additional symp...
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Expert & Community Posts
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Health Guide
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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