Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is an inherited disease of the heart muscle. HCM can cause the wall of the heart muscle to thicken. When the walls get too thick, the heart muscle functions inefficiently, causing some patients to have obstruction to blood flow from the heart. HCM is also associated with abnormal heart rhythms, which can sometimes be life threatening.

Our team of experts can help patients understand the signs and symptoms of HCM, diagnose and provide a treatment plan for those with this inherited disease of the heart muscle.

To make an appointment or to get more information about the UCSF Program in Cardiovascular Genetics, please call (415) 476-5354.

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Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated December 18, 2008