People who have defects in the genes controlling heart muscle growth are predisposed to developing HCM. These genetic defects or mutations cause the heart muscle to develop abnormally, causing thickening that can interfere with its pumping efficiency. For more about the causes of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, see Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
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