Symptom 4: Dizziness: The Spinning World of AHCM
AHCM doesn’t limit its impact to the heart; it extends its reach, causing a myriad of symptoms, one of which is dizziness. With AHCM, this dizziness can come unannounced, often post-exertion, turning the world into a spinning carousel.
The cause of dizziness in AHCM is twofold. One reason is irregular heart rhythms or arrhythmias, a common occurrence in AHCM. These arrhythmias disrupt the heart’s normal rhythm, reducing its efficiency in pumping blood. As a result, less blood reaches the brain, leading to dizziness or even fainting.
Another contributor to dizziness is the thickened heart muscle. As it impedes the heart’s blood flow, less blood reaches the brain, leading to a sense of unbalance or light-headedness. It’s like a seesaw; when the blood supply dips, dizziness soars.
The realm of AHCM is a tricky one, with every symptom revealing a unique aspect of this condition. Dizziness, in this context, serves as a marker of the irregular heart rhythms and reduced blood flow inherent to AHCM.
In conclusion, recognizing and understanding dizziness as a symptom of AHCM can play a crucial role in managing this condition. By acknowledging this symptom, we add another piece to the complex puzzle that is AHCM. (4)
