I had a genetics test done which checked 25 specific genes.  It was negative.  Does that mean my HOCM is not due to genetics?   Sandy 

No. It means that your gene is one of those that has not yet been identified. They think so far that they have identified only a little more than half or so of the genes that cause HCM. The rest have yet to be discovered.

I have three grown children and have not been able to get them to have an echocardiogram to see if they might possibly have this disease.  Come from a large family with a history of heart disease and none of them were diagnosed with it.  Have a niece who has dilated cardiomyopathy.  Was hoping that my family would not have it since I had the negative gene test.  Is this always a genetic disease? Sandy 

If your genetic tests show you have two HCM genes, is that indicative of a more severe form of the disease or more complications later in life?

How soon should we be having my 5 year old grandson tested for this? My Genetic testing came back negative for now, but I know it has to be genetic because my father and I have it both.Thanks!

My son-in-law is having heart issues where he passes out. He has Afib and Atrial tachycardia. His father has hypertrophied cardiomyopathy. Do you think this could be related? The doctor has inserted a monitor in his chest and is waiting for recordings before treatment. I am just concerned.