Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart in which the heart muscle, especially that of the left ventricle, thickens more than normal, which can make it harder to pump blood.
Common symptoms: Some people notice no discomfort, while others have shortness of breath, palpitations, chest pain, or dizziness, especially with exertion.
Common causes: It usually has a hereditary component, so it may be seen in several members of the same family.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist is the point of reference, with the pediatric cardiologist for the youngest patients and the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon in selected cases. With cardiac symptoms or a family history, a professional evaluation is advisable.
Data on 19 doctors who treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Specialties that treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Dr. Abel Alberto Pavía López
Dr. Mauricio Enrique Zaragoza Perez
Dra. Maria Isabel Aguilar Montes de Oca
Dra. Olga Galván Montiel
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Jorge Escudero de la Peña
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Alvaro Contreras Villaseñor
Dr. Gerardo Maza Juárez
Dr. Santiago Raymundo Nava Townsend
Dr. Pedro Becerra González
Dr. Norberto Matadamas Hernandez
Dr. Dorian Iván Núñez Blanquet
Dr. René Narváez David
Dr. Efren Montane Lira
Dr. Sergio Mario Ferez Santander
Dr. Wylson Emmanuel Lopez Echeverria
Dr. Pedro Gerardo Dávila
Dr. Hector Manuel Castellanos villagran
Dr. David García Rubí
Frequently asked questions
What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart in which the heart muscle, especially that of the left ventricle, thickens more than normal, which can make it harder to pump blood.
Which doctor treats hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is usually treated by specialists in cardiologist, pediatric cardiologist, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, cardiologist.