Nutrition Diet: What foods should you avoid if you have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
                                
                                
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                                Approximately 1 in 500 people have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a genetic condition that causes the heart muscle to thicken. A crucial part of managing this heart condition is adhering to a heart-healthy diet and understanding what foods should you avoid if you have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy to prevent worsening symptoms and complications.