Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a ‘silent’ condition of the heart


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HCM is believed to be underdiagnosed as many people can live their whole lives without knowing they have it. — TNS

It is a mouthful; let’s break it down a little.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a condition where the heart (cardio) muscle (myopathy) becomes thickened (hypertrophied).

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