CARDIOLOGY
HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY
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Chest pain
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Shortness of breath
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Fainting
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The main symptoms are sudden chest pain, shortness of breath or fainting-usually after feeling severe stress. These symptoms are similar to those of a heart attack, so if you experience these symptoms, call an ambulance straight away (dial 000 if in Australia).
Detailed explanation-2: -Chest pain and shortness of breath are the most common presenting symptoms though a small number of cases with initial presentations of syncope, cardiac arrest, or diaphoresis were reported in some series.
Detailed explanation-3: -The most common signs and symptoms of broken heart syndrome are angina (chest pain) and shortness of breath. You can experience these things even if you have no history of heart disease. Arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeats) or cardiogenic shock also may occur with broken heart syndrome.