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Cardiomyopathy (Hypertrophic) (cont.)

Tell all your doctors and dentist you have HCM. They should prescribe antibiotics to prevent an infection before performing any procedures on you that may cause bleeding (dental, respiratory and gastrointestinal procedures).
Call your doctor if you have symptoms of an infection.
Take good care of your teeth and gums.

Reviewed by the doctors at The Cleveland Clinic Heart Center
Edited by Charlotte E. Grayson, MD, June 2004, WebMD.
Portions of this page �The Cleveland Clinic 2000-2004

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Last Editorial Review: 2/14/2005

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