Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Overview
Learn About Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a heart condition characterized by thickening (hypertrophy) of the heart (cardiac) muscle. When multiple members of a family have the condition, it is known as familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy also occurs in people with no family history; these cases are considered nonfamilial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Variants (also known as mutations) in one of several genes can cause familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; the most commonly involved genes are MYH7, MYBPC3, TNNT2, and TNNI3. Other genes may also be involved in this condition, including some that have not been identified.
Familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy affects an estimated 1 in 200 people worldwide. It is the most common genetic heart disease in the United States. The familial form of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy accounts for more than half of cases.
Familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder. Rarely, both copies of the gene are altered, leading to more severe signs and symptoms.
Richard A Steckley MD PA
Richard Steckley is a Cardiologist in Kinsley, Kansas. Dr. Steckley and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Steckley is currently accepting new patients.
West Wichita Family Physicians, P.A.
Mark Hilger is a Family Medicine provider in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Hilger and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Coronary Artery Spasm, Prinzmetal's Variant Angina, and Achilles Tendon Rupture. Dr. Hilger is currently accepting new patients.
Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Inc
P Margolis is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Margolis has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Margolis is currently accepting new patients.
Published Date: January 18, 2023
Published By: National Institutes of Health