Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is transmitted through genes and can affect children and family members. For this reason, new genetic screening methods have now emerged that can help pick up cases early. In turn, treatment options can be offered to individuals sooner rather than later. How common is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? It is believed that 1 out of …
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If you have been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or have a friend and loved one suffering from the condition, then this post is for you. Firstly, it is important to remember that despite having a diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, most patients can leave a completely normal life. Most patients will live a normal lifespan and …
What Is Dilated Cardiomyopathy? Dilated cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. Here, the heart muscle becomes weak and as a result is not able to perform its function effectively. The size of the heart tends to become bigger and when it does so, the muscle becomes stretched and thinned out. Thinning of the …
