Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis treatment in Cuauhtémoc

Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis is a heart condition in which the muscle located below the aortic valve thickens and narrows the area through which blood leaves the left ventricle, hindering its flow to the rest of the body.

Common symptoms: shortness of breath with exertion, chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, or fainting.

When to seek care? When fainting, chest pain, or difficulty breathing with physical activity appear.

Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist evaluates the structure and flow of the heart, the pediatric cardiologist in children, and the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon when a surgical approach is considered. With these symptoms, a timely cardiology evaluation is recommended.