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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
A condition in which the middle wall of the heart becomes thickened, which can disrupt the flow of blood.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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How does someone know what hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is caused by?
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My wife is suffering from non obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
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What are symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in an otherwise normal person?
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Should I get my children tested for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy if he is all normal but an athlete?
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How does having a hypertrophic cardiomyopathy affect a child's development, will they be small for his age?
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