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) |