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Fainting or nearly fainting with exertion are red flags worth taking seriously — but sometimes family history is the only clue
Anything that raises your heart rate or causes dehydration can worsen obstruction, leading to symptoms
Staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol and being mindful of your triggers can help you manage HCM away from home
HCM raises your risk, but monitoring and treatment can bring it back down
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Factors like dehydration, stress, heavy meals, alcohol and aging can affect how you feel when you’re living with HCM
Some common drugs can worsen HCM symptoms, but never stop taking them without speaking to your cardiologist
Staying hydrated, exercising at moderate intensity and avoiding alcohol are just a few ways to care for yourself when you’re living with HCM
Consume caffeinated foods and drinks in moderation, if you have them at all
Yes, newer guidelines say mild intensity activity is OK for most people with this type of heart disease
Altered genes may cause your heart muscle to thicken
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