Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Diagnosis & Tests (Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy, Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis)

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Alternate Names : Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy, Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

After a complete history and physical, the healthcare provider may order tests to help confirm the diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. These tests may include:

an electrocardiogram, or ECG

a chest X-ray

an echocardiogram, an imaging test that uses ultrasound waves to see the beating heart. This test confirms the diagnosis by showing the abnormally thick walls of the heart.

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Author: Eric Berlin, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 07/03/01

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