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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) | Last Active: Aug 26 9:56am | Replies (870)
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@marckat2006

Hi! I am 70 years old, and I was just told of having stiffening of the bottom of my heart. I have pain and out of breath, feel my heartbeat. What am I to do now?

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Debra, Volunteer Mentor | @karukgirl | Jul 4 3:29pm

Hello @marckat2006, Happy 4th of July, and Welcome to Mayo Connect!
I posted some Connect threads and a Mayo Clinic article for you to read. I hope you can find some information that helps you.
You posted to the HCM group, do you also have HCM (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy)?
Seventy is young to me, as I get closer every year!
HCM can cause dyspnea or shortness of breath, chest pain and wild heart beats. Did your cardiologist discuss these issues with you? When do you see them again? Do you have other health issues, or are you an active young 70 year old?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stiff-heart-diastolic-heart-failure/
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/confused-about-stiff-heart-diastolic-heart-failure-or-hfpef/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20350198

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walkinggirl | @walkinggirl | Jul 5 1:43pm

Hello marckat2006, What did your cardiologist suggest for your treatment? Would it be possible for you to get a second opinion at the Mayo Clinic where the doctors are very well versed and up to date?

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