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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) | Last Active: Nov 2, 2016 | Replies (18)

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Hello, @mistymopps3. I had never heard of this heart disorder before, however, I looked it up on Mayo's website, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy/symptoms-causes/dxc-20122103. If you don't mind sharing more information about yourself, could you tell us how this was diagnosed and what type of symptoms you have. What type of information has your doctor given you? Best wishes to you!

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I had no idea I had any problem until I went in for a hysterectomy in 2012 and was told I had a heart mummer. They delayed the op until the heart had been assessed and I was told I had apical cardiomyopathy. I have been for a check up each year since although I haven't been called this year. The wall is 1.34 cm which from reading about doesn't seem too bad but my cardiologist is always in such a hurry he won't discuss anything. In 2015 I was put on a 7 day heart monitor and found to have quite a few non sustained Ventricular tachycardia. Again I wasn't aware of this. The cardiologist said I may be at risk of sudden cardiac arrest but after discussing it with his panel, it was decided not to do anything about it and a ICD wasn't necessary at this stage. I'm on calcium channel blockers and beta blockers (only a small dose) for high blood pressure which they thought had caused the cardiomyopathy. The trouble is I am now beginning to get paranoid about it and feel that if I can find out more I may have some peace of mind.