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Can HCM be detected on a echo or a EKG?

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ElephantCozmo
ElephantCozmo

I was just curious if athis heart disease ican be caught on an echo or an EKG. It is a disease where the heart muscle thickens. 

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  • Whisper2003
    Whisper2003 ElephantCozmo

    Posted

    Not sure but would expect this to be visible on an echo.
    • Trikki_Nikki
      Trikki_Nikki Whisper2003

      Posted

      I am not sure it would be better to contact the Cardiomyopathy Associatoon, they have Heart Failure Nurses that would be able to answer your question or on the forums that specialise in this type of Heart disease.

      http://www.cardiomyopathy.org/

      They also have a Freephone number on the website.

      Hope this was helpful

      Nikki

  • ScottHCM
    ScottHCM ElephantCozmo

    Posted

    It may be detected in ECG or ECHO. But they may not pick up very small thickenings. 
  • sadsack
    sadsack ElephantCozmo

    Posted

    i would think an echo would show it up or more so a stress echo good luck
  • Tracey08
    Tracey08 ElephantCozmo

    Posted

    Yes. Mine was diagnosed 6 years ago and was detected via Echocardiogram. Also I never have a normal EKG due to this heart disease.

    Yes, Thickening of the heart muscle.

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