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What makes hypertrophic cardiomyopathy worse?

If the thickened heart muscle blocks the blood flow leaving the heart, the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle (mitral valve) might not close properly. As a result, blood can leak backward into the left atrium (mitral valve regurgitation), possibly making symptoms worse.

How can I reduce the thickness of my heart muscle?

Alcohol septal ablation (nonsurgical procedure): Ethanol (a type of alcohol) is injected through a tube into the small artery that supplies blood to the area of heart muscle thickened by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The alcohol causes these cells to die. The thickened tissue shrinks to a more normal size.

Can you live a long life with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

The long-term outcome for people with HCM is very good and most patients with HCM have normal life expectancy without significant limitations or complications. A small number of people with HCM, however, are at risk for complications including heart failure and sudden death.

What is the drug of choice for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL) This is a first-line therapy in the treatment of obstructive and nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Rarely, patients may require up to 200 mg orally twice daily to achieve the desired effect.