Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy history and symptoms

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Editors-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Martin S. Maron, M.D., and Barry J. Maron, M.D.

Overview

Some patients have no symptoms. They may not even realize they have the condition until it is found during a routine medical exam

Chest pain,
Dizziness,
Fainting, especially during exercise
Heart failure (in some patients)
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Light-headedness, especially with or after activity or exercise, or when standing up suddenly
Sensation of feeling the heart beat (palpitations)
Shortness of breath
Other symptoms that may occur are: