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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms

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 following are the most common symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. However, each patient may experience symptoms differently.

Symptoms may include:

  • Shortness of breath on exertion
  • Dizziness
  • Syncope
  • Fainting
  • Chest pain (aka angina pectoris)
  • Abnormal heart rhythms (some patients experience cardiac arrhythmias, which may lead to sudden death)

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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

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