Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Home Diseases and Conditions Overview Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a cardiac condition where part of the heart muscle is thickened (hypertrophy). This usually takes place in the wall (septum) between the two bottom chambers (ventricles) of the heart. As a result, it blocks or reduces the blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta […]