SGChristina Chua, a 73-year-old woman from Singapore, experienced severe work-related stress in her 50s, which led to physical symptoms including a rapid, irregular heartbeat and excessive sweating. Concerned, her husband took her to the hospital, where doctors initially suspected a heart attack but later diagnosed her with atrial fibrillation. Over time, her condition worsened, leading to hospitalization in the intensive care unit in 2013. At age 60, she was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a genetic condition causing abnormal thickening of the heart muscle. This condition can lead to serious complications if left untreated, including stroke, heart failure, or sudden cardiac death. Dr. Tang Hak Chiaw, a cardiologist, explained that the condition is relatively common but often goes undiagnosed due to overlapping symptoms with other heart or lung issues. While some patients require invasive procedures like septal myectomy, Chua's condition was effectively managed through medication.
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