Table 4 Symptoms identified as most important to patients during the concept elicitation interviews
HCM symptom, n (%) | Patients (N = 27)a |
|---|---|
Shortness of breath (dyspnea) | 22 (81) |
Tiredness | 18 (67) |
Palpitations/heart beating quickly/heart fluttering/extrasystole/tachycardia | 18 (67) |
Chest pain (angina) | 15 (56) |
Dizzy/light-headed | 13 (48) |
Fainting | 3 (11) |
Shortness of breath after meals | 2 (7) |
Shortness of breath with physical activity | 2 (7) |
Chest discomfort | 2 (7) |
Nausea | 2 (7) |
Chest pain after meals | 1 (4) |
Sweating | 1 (4) |
Overheating | 1 (4) |
Feet swelling | 1 (4) |