Table 3.
Frequency of HCM symptoms reported by at least two patients in concept elicitation patient interviews
| HCM symptom | Patients (N = 27) n (%) |
|---|---|
| Shortness of breath (dyspnea) | 24 (89) |
| Shortness of breath when lying flat or at rest | 14 (52) |
| Shortness of breath after meals | 15 (56) |
| Shortness of breath with physical activity | 24 (89) |
| Tiredness | 24 (89) |
| Chest discomfort | 11 (41) |
| Chest pain (angina) | 19 (70) |
| Chest pain with physical activity/exertion | 19 (70) |
| Chest pain after meals | 9 (33) |
| Dizzy/light-headed | 24 (89) |
| Fainting | 11 (41) |
| Palpitations/heart beating quickly/heart fluttering/extrasystole/tachycardia | 22 (81) |
| Sweating | 2 (7) |
| “Couldn’t stand very well” (trouble standing) | 2 (7) |
| Low heart rate | 2 (7) |
| Overheating | 2 (7) |
| Nausea | 5 (19) |
| Headaches | 2 (7) |
HCM Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy