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Dr Ravi Assomull
Cardiologist London – Dr Ravi Assomull
What lifestyle factors worsen hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM)?
Certain lifestyle factors can worsen obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Dr Ravi Assomull discusses how dehydration, excessive alcohol intake, large meals and certain medications may exacerbate symptoms in some patients.
Transcript
Factors such as dehydration, drinking excessive alcohol, having large meals or taking certain medications that reduce your blood pressure can all exacerbate obstructive HCM.