A few years ago, this 21-year-old patient began experiencing heart palpitations, black spots in her vision, and a loss of strength often at the end of a workday or when climbing stairs. She quickly realized something was wrong and consulted a doctor, who detected a heart murmur. Further tests later confirmed the diagnosis of obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
The diagnosis also shed light on her family history: years earlier, her grandfather had died from a heart condition that was never clearly identified. Only with her diagnosis did the family understand what had been affecting them across generations.
Discover her journey and learn why awareness and family genetic screening can make all the difference.
