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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) | Last Active: Mar 24 9:34am | Replies (954)
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Hi @wellgirl
HCM is always or almost always genetic. It can be genetic without a gene showing up on genetic test as in my case. Imagine my surprise when I was diagnosed with Apical HCM at the age of 78. I also do not have high blood pressure or high cholesterol. This is not a disease that is caused by lifestyle. It is just there. My genetic test did not show the gene that caused it. All genes are not known at this time. However, when my children started being screened for HCM, it was found that one of my daughters did indeed have it. An echocardiogram and a cardiac MRI are the best tests to confirm if you have HCM. Check out the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association website. They have lots of good information. And, if you join, you will have an intake phone call which is a great help. Good luck.

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wellgirl | @wellgirl | Mar 21 10:42am

Thank you for your thoughtful reply. It's just so good to be able to comunicate with people who know what I'm talking about.
I had the echo and cardiac MRI and was diagnosed with HCM. I am 69. I still have to be tested by a cardiovascular genetist however to confirm the diagnosis. It's very helpful that you told me that the gene doesn't necessarily show up. I checked out the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association website and found it very helpful. That's interesting about your daughter also carrying it. I don't have children so that isn't an issue for me. What brought you to a cardiologist in the first place? I had shortness of breath and heart palpitations.
I'm taking a beta blocker right now and have bad days and good days.
Many thanks for replying to me.

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