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HCM-ers: Introduce yourself or just say hi

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) | Last Active: Nov 14, 2025 | Replies (1089)
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Thank you for the invitation to this group. I first learned I had HCM 7 years ago. It has been treated with drugs but a recent increase in medication drove my blood pressure so low, I spent 5 days in the hospital. The good news is new tests have given more information, and I will be seeing an HCM specialist next month.

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Debra, Volunteer Mentor | @karukgirl | Nov 5, 2025

Hi @diane2601, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect!
How scary that must have been to be in the hospital for five days with low BP! The beta/calcium channel blockers taken to control HCM symptoms certainly do come with side effects.

Yet how wonderful you are able to see an HCM specialist next month. That is so important. Have you had a chance to read up on HCM and learned as much as you can about what you have?

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