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HCM-ers: Introduce yourself or just say hi

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) | Last Active: 6 days ago | Replies (1230)
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Hi I'm Mike Melling, 52, from Lee's Summit, MO. My cardiologist referred me to Mayo due to having a thickening of the back wall of the heart he had never seen before. He said said this is HCM but not in the usual area. I've been having shortness of breath more often in the past few months and am taking 40 mg of furomeside everyday for some edema. Now is the wait for the video evaluation with the doctor there.

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Debra, Volunteer Mentor | @karukgirl | Apr 5 5:33pm

Hello @mikemelling , and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.
I'm so glad you found the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy group, and also that you have been referred to Mayo Clinic...you could not be in better hands!
Is your video evaluation scheduled yet?
Do you have your list of questions ready?
Being prepared in advance with a list will help you keep on track as you meet virtually.
There is a lot to take in after learning you have this condition, and the Mayo Clinic is a world leader in HCM and complicated cases.
Here is a link to HCM on the Mayo Clinic website:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20350198
It sounds like you have become somewhat symptomatic, so it's good you are finding out now what you have going on.
Are you otherwise healthy and active?

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