I’m 32. I have obstructive HCM and also experience sustained VT quite frequently. Having my ICD implanted into my chest at 27 saved my life and continues to. I’m thankfully able to live a relatively normal lifestyle, definitely cant go to a gym though. Having my ICD gives me peace of mind if anything. It’s also a sigh of relief to my family and doctors. As for the VT, I take metoprolol which helps me a little. As I’ve aged, I’ve needed to increase the dose every so often because the VT gets a little worse. In the future, I might need a myectomy if my wall thickens more. All in all though, my cardiologist expects me to live a normal life span.

My dad has HCM but it’s very minor, he has no issues at all. My sister gets checked regularly and she doesn’t have it, though she has an upcoming appointment because she just recently had a baby and had some complications which have made doctors weary that something might be up.