Apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a rare condition where the heart walls thicken at the left ventricle’s apex, making it harder for the ventricle to pump. Symptoms are often vague or absent, but ...

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic condition in which the heart muscle thickens abnormally, increasing ones risk of several serious heart complications. The muscle thickening disrupts ...

Shortness of breath, especially during activities that increase the heart rate, can be an early indicator of HCM. Chest pain, which often feels like tightness or pressure, may arise during physical ...

When medications arent doing enough to manage your hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), surgical procedures can offer real relief. HCM is a genetic heart condition in which parts of the heart muscle ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) and heart enlargement are connected. AFib can cause an enlarged heart, and heart enlargement due to other causes can lead to episodes of rapid heart rate. AFib is a rapid, ...

Arrhythmias, or irregular heart rhythms, are common complications of HCM. The thickened heart muscle disrupts the electrical pathways that coordinate heartbeat, leading to arrhythmias. Atrial ...