What Symptoms Does Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Cause?
There is no particular symptom or complaint which is unique to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Symptoms may occur at any stage in a person’s life even though the condition may have been present for some time. The reason for the onset of symptoms is often not clear. It should also be mentioned that some “symptoms” of HCM may be under appreciated even by the patient. Due to the fact that HCM is present in most people for years prior to identification, they may have grown accustom to feelings that an otherwise “healthy” person would notice immeadiately should they “walk a mile in the HCM patient’s shoes”. Symptoms are listed in no particular order. Shortness of Breath Exercise capacity may be limited by breathlessness and fatigue. Most individuals experience only mild exercise limitations, but occasionally limitation is severe and a minority may have shortness of breath at rest. Chest Pain Chest pain is a common symptom. It is usually brought on by exertion and relieved by rest, but pain may
