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Diagnosing Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

How is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy diagnosed?

Your doctor will do a physical exam and ask you about any health problems you've had and about any family history of heart disease or early and sudden death. You may need tests such as:

  • Echocardiogram.
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG).
  • Chest X-ray.
  • MRI.

Your doctor may refer you to a doctor who specializes in heart problems (cardiologist). Based on your symptoms, past health, and family history, the specialist can assess your risk for sudden death. People who are at high risk will need regular checkups. If you are at low risk for sudden death, you may not need to see your doctor often. But you will need a checkup anytime your symptoms change or get worse.

Condition Spotlight

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Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center

See a Stanford specialist to learn about your treatment options. Visit our clinic to make an appointment.

Boswell Building
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: 650-736-7878
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