Do I need blood thinners if I have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)?
Some patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy develop atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm condition that increases stroke risk. Dr Ravi Assomull explains why anticoagulant medication, commonly known as blood thinners, may be recommended in these cases.
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Some patients with HCM can develop atrial fibrillation, and if you are one of those patients, you will need to be on blood thinners.
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