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56M Recurrent Symptomatic Tachyarrhythmia in a 56-Year-Old Yoga Instructor with Previously Undiagnosed Non-Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

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A 56-year-old male, working as a Yoga Instructor for the last 22 years , physically active, non-diabetic, non-hypertensive, occasional alcohol consumer, with no prior documented cardiovascular illness, presented with recurrent symptomatic tachyarrhythmia. Prior to October 2025 The patient was apparently healthy and leading an active lifestyle as a professional yoga instructor. He denied: Hypertension Diabetes mellitus Coronary artery disease Heart failure Syncope Previous palpitations Previous hospitalization for cardiac illness There was no history of chronic medication use. First Cardiac Event 08 October 2025 Symptom Onset At approximately 1 PM, the patient developed sudden onset: Chest discomfort Profuse sweating Giddiness Palpitations This was the first episode of such symptoms in his lifetime . Because of persistence of symptoms, he attended a nearby local hospital. Initial Evaluation at Local Hospital An ECG performed at the local hospital reportedl...