Facts about these disorders
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is an inherited condition.
  • It affects about 1 in 500 people, most of whom will lead normal lives without experiencing symptoms.
  • In severe cases people, including the young, can die suddenly.
  • Fainting, breathlessness and chest pain are all symptoms.
  • Treatments are improving all the time and referral is likely to benefit patients.
  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy is a separate condition.
  • About 25% of cases are inherited.
  • It is more unusual than Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, affecting only around 1 in 2500 people.
  • Screening for this condition is also thought to be beneficial.

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