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Understanding Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Exercise Safely With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Lifestyle Changes You Can Make

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy causes the heart muscle to enlarge. Learn about lifestyle changes you can make to manage this chronic disease.

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Good and Bad Medications When You Have HCM

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy causes the heart muscle to enlarge. Learn which medicines are good -- and ones to avoid -- for HCM.

Surgical Options

This heart condition makes it hard for the muscle to pump blood. In severe cases, surgery can ease symptoms and restore blood flow.

Reducing the Risk of Infective Endocarditis

These are tips and suggestions for lowering your risk of infection due to HCM.

Is HCM All In the Family?

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is usually caused by gene mutations, but having a mutation doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll develop it.

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