Can hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) cause symptoms?
Although some individuals with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have no symptoms, others may experience breathlessness, chest discomfort, palpitations or dizziness. Dr Ravi Assomull explains how symptoms vary depending on how the condition affects heart function.
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Transcript
A lot of people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are asymptomatic. That means they have no symptoms. However, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can cause symptoms of breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, or even loss of consciousness.
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