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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (cont.)

Home Treatment

Because of the risk of sudden death, it is important for people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy to avoid too much strenuous activity and intense exercise. Sudden death in people who have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can occur during or just after strenuous physical activity. Talk to your doctor about what level of exercise and what kinds of activities are safe. Because dehydration can also make symptoms in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy worse, prolonged activity in hot weather is not recommended.

The following self-care recommendations are also important.

  • Be active at low aerobic levels to help keep your heart and body healthy. Ask your doctor about activities that are safe for you.
  • If you smoke, try to quit. Medicines and counseling can help you quit for good.
  • Stay well hydrated (unless you have heart failure or another medical condition and need to limit your fluid intake).

Follow your doctor's recommendations for regular exams to monitor your condition.

Because some people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may be at increased risk for sudden death, it is a good idea for family members to learn CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

American Heart Association (AHA)
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (1-800-242-8721)
Web Address: www.heart.org

Visit the American Heart Association (AHA) website for information on physical activity, diet, and various heart-related conditions. You can search for information on heart disease and stroke, share information with friends and family, and use tools to help you make heart-healthy goals and plans. Contact the AHA to find your nearest local or state AHA group. The AHA provides brochures and information about support groups and community programs, including Mended Hearts, a nationwide organization whose members visit people with heart problems and provide information and support.


National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
Phone: (301) 592-8573
Fax: (240) 629-3246
TDD: (240) 629-3255
Email: nhlbiinfo@nhlbi.nih.gov
Web Address: www.nhlbi.nih.gov

The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) information center offers information and publications about preventing and treating:


Texas Heart Institute
P.O. Box 20345
Houston, TX 77225-0345
Phone: 1-800-292-2221 (Heart Information Service hotline)
(832) 355-4011 (general line)
Email: his@heart.thi.tmc.edu (Heart Information Services)
Web Address: www.texasheartinstitute.org

The Texas Heart Institute's national telephone hotline is staffed by medical professionals who can answer heart-related health questions. The Web site provides information on a wide range of heart topics, including common disorders and prevention programs.


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