Tag #Cardiovascular

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, HCM

Introduction Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic heart condition in which the heart muscle becomes abnormally thickened, making it harder for the heart to pump blood effectively. HCM can affect people of all ages and is a leading cause of…

Dilated cardiomyopathy, DCM

Introduction Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a condition in which the heart’s main pumping chamber, the left ventricle, becomes enlarged and weakened. This reduces the heart’s ability to pump blood efficiently, which can lead to heart failure and other complications. DCM…