Question

What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and why is it so dangerous?

Answer 1

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disease in which the heart muscle (myocardium) becomes abnormally thick (hypertrophied).SYMPTOMS

Common symptoms include:

Chest pain

Dizziness

Fainting, especially during exercise

Fatigue

Lightheadedness, especially with or after activity or exercise

Sensation of feeling the heart beat fast or irregularly (palpitations)

Shortness of breath with...