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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) | Last Active: 20 minutes ago | Replies (807)Comment receiving replies
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20350198
https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy-clinic/overview/ovc-20442502
Hello @jamestv, and welcome to Mayo Connect.
I posted a couple of interesting topics regarding hypertrophic cardiomyopathy for you to read. It helps to learn as much as you can about your newly diagnosed HCM. Many cardiologist are not familiar with HCM and this may be what happened in your case as well.
It sounds like you went on a rollercoaster ride you weren't expecting to take and have gone through a lot in a short time.
How are you feeling now? Have you been able become active again?
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Thank you for your response. I’m feeling great now!! I’m 57 and decided to take much better care of myself. Lost 20lbs by eating much better and exercising almost everyday. Still have about 20 to go. Can’t say enough about the positive impact exercise has had. Taking control of what I can. The afib was really an eye opener for me as I was miserable when I had it. Heart jumping around in my chest caused a lot of anxiety. I was fortunate I didn’t have any symptoms with just the HCM. As a final note, I’ve learned to stay positive and not take what I read on the internet too seriously. Everyone’s case is different.