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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM, is the most common genetic heart condition. Without treatment, it can lead to sudden cardiac death in people of any age. Talk to your doctor if you have shortness of breath, chest pain or heart palpitations, fatigue or fainting, or a family history of HCM or sudden cardiac death so you can get tested.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM, is the most common genetic heart condition. Without treatment, it can lead to sudden cardiac death in people of any age. Talk to your doctor if you have shortness of breath, chest pain or heart palpitations, fatigue or fainting, or a family history of HCM or sudden cardiac death so you can get tested.
