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Living with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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5 things to know about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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5 things to know about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Understanding how this genetic disorder affects the heart, what symptoms can look like, and how HCM can be treated.

Treatment

Coordinating care for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
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Coordinating care for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Strategies to promote good communication among the different members of your healthcare team for HCM.

Questions when starting a new treatment for HCM
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Questions when starting a new treatment for HCM

What to ask your healthcare providers when making treatment decisions about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

What medications can treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
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What medications can treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

If you are living with HCM, your healthcare provider may prescribe one or more of these medications.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: questions for your cardiologist
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: questions for your cardiologist

What to ask your healthcare provider when discussing medications, lifestyle modifications, and medical emergencies.

Living with HCM

Lifestyle changes for managing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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Lifestyle changes for managing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

In addition to treatment, these lifestyle interventions can help a person manage hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).

How hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can affect mental health
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How hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can affect mental health

A look at the emotional and psychological challenges of HCM, with strategies to help address these challenges.

Is exercise safe if you have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
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Is exercise safe if you have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

Many people with HCM restrict exercise because of the risk of complications, but inactivity carries its own risks.

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