Living with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy


Heart
5 things to know about hypertrophic cardiomyopathyUnderstanding how this genetic disorder affects the heart, what symptoms can look like, and how HCM can be treated.
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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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