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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Definition
Common names:
  • Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  • Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis
  • IHSS
A person with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy has abnormal thickening in the heart muscle, which interferes with blood flow through the heart. Images

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is an inherited illness. In most cases, the person is unable to tolerate intense exercise. Symptoms usually develop prior to age 40.

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Last Updated: Oct 21, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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