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Risk Factors and Causes of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and BLS Classes in Palm Harbor

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disease in which the heart muscle (myocardium) becomes abnormally thick (hypertrophied) that can make it harder for the heart to pump blood. Many people with the disease have few (or there are hardly any) symptoms and can lead normal lives without any significant problems which is why HCM often goes undiagnosed. However, the thickened heart muscle can cause shortness of breath, chest pain or problems in the heart's electrical system, resulting in life-threatening abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) in some people.

A life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) by the name of Ventricular Fibrillation is a leading cause of cardiac arrests in people. A victim struck with a cardiac arrest would require immediate treatment for survival. Performing CPR without delay doubles or triples the chances of a cardiac arrest victim. Get CPR trained at an accredited training site, such as the AHA certified CPR Tampa in Palm Harbor and equip yourself in the life-saving procedure. CPR helps circulation of oxygenated blood in the body until an AED is available, or arrival of emergency medical services.
Learn more about a “BLS class Palm Harbor”:



Basic Life Support Classes- This is also called BLS for Healthcare Provider class that satisfies all healthcare and medical related school programs, such as nursing, dental, medical, therapy, chiropractic, etc. The class covers infant, child and adult CPR and AED training.
The other CPR courses for healthcare providers include Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Signs and Symptoms of HCM:
The signs and symptoms may include one or more of these: shortness of breath and chest pain especially during exercise; sensation of rapid, fluttering heartbeats; heart murmur (which a doctor might detect while listening to your ticker); fainting. There are many conditions that can cause shortness of breath and heart palpitations which highlights the importance of prompt, accurate diagnosis followed by appropriate care. Consult with your doctor if you experience any symptoms associated with HCM. If you experience symptoms like rapid or irregular heartbeat, difficulty breathing and chest pain for more than a few minutes, immediately dial 911 or your local emergency number.

HCM Causes:
Abnormal genes (gene mutations) usually cause HCM that cause the heart muscle to grow abnormally thick. Individuals with the condition also have an abnormal arrangement of heart muscle cells which can contribute to arrhythmia in some people. Severity of HCM varies widely. Individuals with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have a form of the disease in which the wall (septum) between the two bottom chambers of the ticker (ventricles) becomes enlarged that restricts blood flow out of the ticker. HCM occurs without significant blocking of blood flow sometimes but the ticker's main pumping chamber (left ventricle) may become stiff, that significantly reduces the amount of blood the ventricle can hold and the amount pumped out to the body with each heartbeat.

Risk Factors:
HCM is usually inherited with a 50 percent chance for children of parents with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy to inherit the genetic mutation for the disease. Parents, children or siblings of a person with HCM should ask their healthcare providers about screening for the disease.

Complications:
Many people don’t experience significant health problems, but some people experience complications, such as atrial fibrillation, sudden cardiac death, mitral valve problems, dilated cardiomyopathy, obstructed blood flow and heart failure.

Preventive Measures:
It can’t be prevented as HCM is inherited. For appropriate treatment and to prevent complications, the condition should be identified as early as possible. Sudden cardiac death occurs in about 1 percent of people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy which can be prevented by implanting a cardioverter-defibrillator. Doctors trained in heart abnormalities generally do not recommend participation in competitive sports to people with HCM.

For more information, or to sign up for a CPR course at Palm Harbor’s CPR Tampa, call on 727-240-9404.
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