It is estimated that 1 in every 500 adults living in the U.S. have HCM, but a large percentage of patients are undiagnosed. Listen to this podcast to gain insight into hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) screening and what it means to your patie

HCM and New Pharmacological Agents

Jun 27th, 2022 37m 25s

Making the correct of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is critical in being able to initiate early surveillance and therapy to improve patient outcomes. In this podcast focusing on pharmacologic treatment options, learn more about completed a

Beware! Phenocopies of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

May 17th, 2022 34m 26s

Accurate diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is critical. HCM is a chronic and progressive disease putting patients at risk of serious complications and co-morbidities. Early and correct detection may help reduce some of the consequ

The Role of Echocardiography in the Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Apr 10th, 2022 28m 54s

Diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is typically done by echocardiogram to assess the thickness of the heart muscle and observe blood flow in and out of the heart. In this podcast, learn more about how echocardiography is used in the diagn

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, not just an adult disease: the pediatric perspective

Mar 14th, 2022 31m 24s

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common form of inherited heart disease and can affect people of any age. In this episode, learn what causes hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in children and the clinical and genetic screening needed to d

Exercising with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Feb 18th, 2022 31m 29s

Although the cardiovascular and overall health benefits of regular activity are well-established, recommendations for recreational exercise and competitive sports participation for patients with HCM have been challenging. Listen to this podcast

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy – Genetic Counseling and Family Screening

Oct 8th, 2021 26m 56s

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common form of genetic heart disease and can affect people of any age, yet it often goes undiagnosed. Genetic testing and counseling plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of HCM in

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Atrial Fibrillation

Sep 5th, 2021 20m 33s

People with HCM are at increased risk for developing arrythmias such as atrial fibrillation, suffering from stroke and even sudden cardiac arrest. People with HCM face a risk of death more than 3 times greater than the average person of the sam

Cardiac Transplantation and New Frontiers in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Aug 8th, 2021 47m 19s

Surgical and interventional options such as surgical myectomy or alcohol septal ablation may help those with obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) to reduce or remove the obstruction. A similar option is unavailable to those with non-ob

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Diagnosis and Clinical Implications of Structural Phenotypes

Jun 9th, 2021 36m 7s

The American Heart Association is committed to being your resource for diagnosing and treating patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Listen today to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Diagnosis and Clinical Implications of Structural Phen

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Invasive Strategies: Percutaneous and Surgical

Apr 25th, 2021 20m 57s

Invasive Strategies: Percutaneous and Surgical is a discussion on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy exploring invasive strategies for patients with HCM, including both percutaneous and surgical approaches.

The Spectrum of Symptoms in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Apr 20th, 2021 27m 58s

Some people with HCM experience symptoms such as fatigue, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or palpitations. Learn more on symptoms of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Get the resources you need to help more patients with HCM. Listen now!

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - How to bridge patient reflections and specialists' recommendations

Nov 25th, 2020 38m 18s

Differential diagnosis of HCM compared to other diseases, patient cases

Defibrillator (ICD) therapy: Selecting the appropriate patient

Nov 9th, 2020 28m 27s

Focus on appropriate selection of patients for ICD therapy, including assessment of risk factors and a comprehensive discussion of risks and benefits of ICD therapy in this specific patient population.

The Office Visit: Tracking Symptoms, Function, Quality of Life

Oct 13th, 2020 28m 11s

This podcast on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, covers the natural history of the disease with a focus on the patient's perspective, tracking patient's symptoms and function, as far as disease progression is concerned, exploring the nuances of obs

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A 7-Point Introduction

Sep 23rd, 2020 29m 6s

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is a disease condition that has over seven decades of knowledge. HCM manifests as 3 clinical pathways and may be synonymous with a normal lifespan with currently available therapies. Listen to Dr. Robert Fraser, Dr.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Recognition, Diagnosis, and Differentiation from Other Types of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy or Phenocopies

Sep 23rd, 2020 34m

Learn how to distinguish hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) from other disorders that can look like HCM. Listen as Dr. Vlad Zaha and Dr. Ferhaan Ahmad discuss how healthcare professional make a diagnosis of HCM and how they distinguish it from o

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