Medications are used for treatment. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is marked by a thicker than normal wall of muscle on the left side of the heart. Sometimes the wall between the left and right side is also thicker. The cause may be inherited or unknown. The thick heart muscle can interfere with blood flow.
Symptoms are dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath, or an irregular heartbeat.
Medications are given to slow the heart's contraction. In restrictive cardiomyopathy, the heart muscle becomes stiff and does not pump blood effectively. This form is very difficult to treat. All Rights Reserved.