HCM is a genetic heart condition where the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick, affecting blood flow, heart rhythm, and overall function.
people are affected by HCM, making it one of the most common inherited heart conditions.
Thickened muscle can obstruct the outflow tract and reduce blood flow from the heart.
Common symptoms include exertional breathlessness, chest pain, and palpitations.
HCM can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythms in some patients.
Early specialist assessment ensures accurate diagnosis, appropriate monitoring, and risk reduction for you and your family.
You have been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and require specialist ongoing management and monitoring.
Unexplained thickening of the heart muscle has been found on echocardiogram, requiring further evaluation to identify the cause.
You experience palpitations, chest pain, unexplained shortness of breath, pre-syncope, or fainting without a clear explanation.
A family member has been diagnosed with HCM or a related inherited heart condition. Family screening is recommended.
There is a family history of unexplained sudden cardiac death, particularly at a young age. Specialist evaluation is important.
You are a first-degree relative, such as a parent, sibling, or child, of someone diagnosed with HCM and have not yet been screened.
The HCM Clinic at My Heart Cardiology provides the full scope of specialist assessment, imaging and long-term care.
Accurate HCM diagnosis requires specialised cardiac imaging to assess muscle thickness, flow obstruction and risk factors.
Treatment is tailored to each individual, focusing on symptom control, risk reduction and long-term heart health.
For selected patients with obstructive HCM, septal reduction procedures can significantly reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
Because HCM is commonly inherited, first-degree relatives may be at risk — often before any symptoms develop.
Individualised sudden cardiac death risk stratification to guide monitoring and treatment decisions.
HCM requires ongoing specialist monitoring. We provide structured, coordinated long-term care in collaboration with your GP.