Is there a connection between LBBB and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

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I wonder bc I was diagnosed with LBBB and my cousin was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and I know hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is thought to be genetic...and the symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy abd LBBB are similar.
so could i have undiagnosed hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? I have the shortness of breath, I was diagnose with excercise induced asthma, etc. is the only thing tested for the thickening?
Well, there is no connection per se between left bundle branch block and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

In simple terms, LBBB refers to a problem with the heart's electrical conductivity and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a thickening of the heart muscle.

The only "connection" is that the conductivity issue will aggravate the overall cardiac output, which is already lowered by the hypertophic cardiomyopathy.

RM: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is not difficult to diagnose. If you have seen a cardiologist, I'm certain that he/she would have been able to detect this.  (+ info)

what kind of work is possible for a teenager with Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

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My 17 yr old son has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and is about to leave school to start a career, but as a father who has already lost two sons to this condition i would love to know what other teenagers out there are able to do with this condition who also have a Defibrillator as with my son.
As your son is having a defibrillator be careful in selecting a job for him. He should stay away from strong magnetic field and VACUUM TUBES and electrical appliances.
Please contact your physician to choose a right job for him. He is in a better position to recommend.
I am personally confused what to recommend him! as little knowledge is bad and can harm your child.  (+ info)

I have hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, Anyway i can prolong my life ?

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I have been Diagnosed with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy , Should i stop sports ? and change my diet ?

What is the best ways to prolong my life as i don't want to die young.
It entirely depends on your just how hypertrophied your heart muscle is. If the problem is mild then it may not impede on your life at all. If your problem is moderate to severe then some people are told to avoid strenuous exercise as much as possible.

With regards to diet, there are no specific foods you need to avoid bit it is important that you do not become too overweight as this will put a strain on your heart. Avoid alcohol too.

The main risk is arrhythmia's which are the most common cause of sudden death in young adults. Are you taking any medication? If you re-edit this question with more detail I can be of more help.  (+ info)

Are heart transplants typically performed on a person with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

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Have there even been any heart transplants performed on patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Occasionally yes, however, there are some surgical techniques (alcohol ablation or surgical myomectomy) which can treat the condition as well, so transplants are reserved for people who fail/cannot tolerate these procedures.  (+ info)

How do you get hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

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I know this may sound like a stupid question, but I want to know if it's possible to 'develop' this condition at an point in life. Like if I had my EKG and echo 2 years ago and it's fine, can my doctor find I have this condition 2 years later? Or can I just get it at any point? I looked at sites like wikipedia and it just talks about what it is, the diagnosis... but I'm wondering if anyone can get it at any time? Thank you.
I think this very small topic will help you out:

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This type involves abnormal growth or thickening of your heart muscle, particularly affecting the muscle of the left ventricle. As thickening occurs, the heart tends to stiffen and the size of the pumping chamber may shrink, interfering with your heart's ability to deliver blood to your body. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can develop at any age, but the condition tends to be more severe among those diagnosed during childhood. Researchers have identified abnormal genes that predispose people to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Most affected people have a family history of the disease.  (+ info)

Looking for families with children that have Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy located in florida?

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This is a very scary disease for children, and not to well known.
You can try this link, hope it works.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/88398.php  (+ info)

Should i get my children tested for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

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My father died from it, i was tested and i am ok, but are my children at risk?
To my knowledge hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is an autosomal dominant disorder and therefore if you were carrying the gene you would express it. With this knowledge you shouldn't need to have you children checked. Having said this however it is also true that mortality rates for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is higher in children than adults and in my opinion it is sometimes better to be safe than sorry (especially when family is involved). I realise this is a 'little from column A and a little from column B' type of answer, but it'll at least give you something to think about.

The bottom line is see your family practitioner, he/she will sort you out with the best advice.  (+ info)

Can a drug overdose lead to death by Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy or is this condition always genetic.?

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If the condition is always genetic can it be aggravated by drug abuse which may in turn lead to sudden heart failure?
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is quite a heterogeneous condition. What I mean by that is that HCM may present quite differently between individuals, even within the same family.

In general, the risk of sudden cardiac death is assessed on the basis of a family history, a personal history of collapses and from echocardiographic features. Sometimes genetic testing is included in this assessment.

HCM is caused by mutations in sarcomeric proteins (the proteins which make up the contractile apparatus of the heart muscle). However, it is possibly to develop a form of hypertrophied heart which is not linked to this genetic abnormality. This may result from lots of exercise (mostly at competitive level) and occasionally for abuse of drugs including cocaine and amphetamines. But strictly speaking this type of hypertrophy is different from HCM both in its origins and outcome.

Yes, taking drugs (especially cocaine or amphetamines) may increase the likelihood of developing a serious heart rhythm abnormality which could lead to death. Obviously the greater the underlying background risk (from the HCM), the greater the chances that these drugs could cause problems.

So bottom line is....if you, or someone you know, has HCM, then drugs should be avoided, particularly those which may be pro-arrhythmogenic.  (+ info)

How to cure Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy without surgery?

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You'll need to work with a Cardiologist on it. I think that Coreg is the only drug that actually improves the condition but they can also use diuretics, accupril, spironolactone, and digoxin to help you along.

You also need to cut out as much sodium from your diet as possible. Use the lesser sodium table salt or use some Mrs Dash salt substitute. Hire a meal replacement service to cook your meals for you so that you stay on a low sodium diet. Basically you're better off with all fresh food, everything made from scratch as most of the sodium is from the food processing that they do to keep the color and tastes.

You also need to be on a fluid restricted diet, no more than 2 litres of fluid a day. You even have to count the fluid in popsicles.

They only start on the Coreg when they think you're stable as it first weakens you and you have to start in small doses. I actually passed out on Coreg once, it was right after one of the dose increases, I had taken the bedtime dose really late and took the morning dose early, went to the bathroom and urinating lowered my blood pressure enough to black out and fall into the bathtub.

My Cardiomyopathy was dilated cardiomypathy so it was just enlarged and the walls hadn't thickened yet. Sounds like your heart has already remodeled and formed an obstruction. If there's too much remodeling there may be little that you can do about it.

How's your Ejection Fraction?  (+ info)

How serious is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

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The enlargement or inflamation of the muscles of the heart. I just learned that a friend of mine has this condition. Just want to know if its a serious condition or if its nothing major and is treatable?
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