Hello. My name is Kenneth and I'm new to this board. I was diagnosed with HCM about 2 years ago. I have a long family history of sudden death so I had an ICD implanted last year. I'm now on Toprol xl, Cozaar, and Dialtilzem 2x daily. I deal with daily symptoms of chest pains, shortness of breath, and fatigue. I see a specialist at the medical center in Houston.
I have my annual echo scheduled for next week and I have a few questions that some of you might be able to help with. What is considered normal septum thickness? What is gradient? Does an echo show blood flow or rescriction? My dr. doesn't think that my chest pain is related to HCM but I've read here that many of you have chest pain also. Could the chest pain be related to the rescriction of blood flow? Any info on what to ask my dr. or what to look for on my echo would be appreciated. Thank you all for helping to educate everyone on this condition.
I have my annual echo scheduled for next week and I have a few questions that some of you might be able to help with. What is considered normal septum thickness? What is gradient? Does an echo show blood flow or rescriction? My dr. doesn't think that my chest pain is related to HCM but I've read here that many of you have chest pain also. Could the chest pain be related to the rescriction of blood flow? Any info on what to ask my dr. or what to look for on my echo would be appreciated. Thank you all for helping to educate everyone on this condition.
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