What is my prognosis with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
$(document).ready(function() { $(‘#answerBodyFull_PRD__4e0dd4dec65ba8_54995232 > .videoPlayer’).each(function(){ detectVideoType($(this).attr(“id”)); }); }); Dr. A Jamil Tajik of Aurora Health Care Answered: The symptoms and prognosis for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (an abnormal increased thickness of the heart muscle) vary a great deal from person to person. Most patients live a normal life, with few or no symptoms. However, a small number of people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are at risk for sudden cardiac death. Sudden cardiac death is the result of abrupt loss of heart function caused by a dangerous and fast heart rhythm called ventricular tachycardia. Unless this problem is treated immediately with CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and defibrillation, sudden death will occur. It is important that your risk of sudden cardiac death be assessed so proper steps can be implemented to prevent this tragic event. • Katie Klein”> Liked by 1 practitioner (0) More Relate
