Hi. My name is Kathy and I am new as well. I am in my 70’s and started fainting about twice a year since since 2005, usually when stressed. Doctors couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me although I was always low energy and had a heart murmur. My brother was diagnosed with HCM. In 2019 when we moved to FL a cardiologist finally diagnosed me with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and they suggested a pacemaker/defibrillator which I got. I have not fainted since then but still get out of breath. When I go on a walk I need to stop about every city block as my beats per minute go up so I rest for several minutes and then continue. The doctors said this symptom would continue but I would like to find some medication that would help. Presently I just take metoprolol.