Are you often short of breath, excessively tired, or feel like you have a rapid heartbeat? If so, it's important that you discuss these symptoms with a GP as they could be related to a heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).Cardiomyopathy UK, (2022). Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Factsheet. Available at: https://www.cardiomyopathy.org/sites/default/files/2022-02/... . Last accessed May 2024.

HCM is a heart condition that is often inherited, meaning it can be passed down through families. It affects approximately 1 in 500 people in the United Kingdom.Cardiomyopathy UK, (2022). Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Factsheet. Available at: https://www.cardiomyopathy.org/sites/default/files/2022-02/... . Last accessed May 2024.

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Common symptoms can include:Cardiomyopathy UK, (2022). Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Factsheet. Available at: https://www.cardiomyopathy.org/sites/default/files/2022-02/... . Last accessed May 2024.

The provided list of symptoms may not be complete, and experiencing these symptoms does not necessarily indicate that you have HCM. Only a qualified medical professional can offer an accurate diagnosis.