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Cardiac Hypertrophy

Cardiac hypertrophy is an abnormal thickening of the heart muscles. This s a genetic disorder caused by a gene mutation. Hypertrophy causes chest pain, fatigue, arrhythmia, lightheadedness, fainting, etc. This condition is treated by ICD implantation, septal myectomy, ethanol ablation, etc.

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Why do I have strong heartbeats?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24 year old male, who weighs 171 pounds and is 5' 9" tall. I do not consume alcohol, but smoke two cigarettes per day. Since the past few years, I feel my heartbeats are very strong. I can feel my heartbeat all the time. I have consulted three cardiologists already for this problem...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.You are feeling your heartbeats because of your enlarged and thickened heart. Thickening of the heart is typically seen in athletes. The heart size increases to cope with the increased stress, it is called as physiological cardiac hypertrophy. As a result, the heart beat...  Read Full »

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