Symptom 5: Heart Palpitations: The Unsettling Symphony of AHCM
With AHCM, the heart’s rhythm can often turn from a harmonious symphony into a chaotic cacophony, leading to heart palpitations. This symptom manifests as an unusual awareness of the heartbeat, experienced as a rapid, fluttering, or pounding sensation in the chest.
But what causes these palpitations in AHCM? The reason can be traced back to the disorderly heart rhythms or arrhythmias seen in AHCM. These arrhythmias result from the disruption in the heart’s electrical signaling caused by the thickened heart muscle.
Each palpitation is like an erratic note in the symphony of the heart, serving as a stark reminder of the underlying turmoil. These palpitations can vary in frequency and intensity, often increasing with physical exertion or emotional stress.
In the larger context of AHCM symptoms, heart palpitations serve as a crucial link, tying together various aspects of this condition. They hint at the abnormal heart rhythms characteristic of AHCM while also highlighting the condition’s impact on the heart’s electrical signaling.
In essence, heart palpitations are more than just an unsettling sensation. They are an important symptom of AHCM, offering a unique insight into this complex condition’s workings. Therefore, understanding heart palpitations paves the way towards better management and treatment of AHCM. (5)
