Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A 7-Point Introduction
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Podcast Series
Release Date: 09/23/2020
AHA HCM Clinical Update: 2024 Guideline for Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Podcast Series
In this On Demand video, Dr. Steve Ommen and Dr. Carolyn Ho discuss recent updates to the 2024 Guideline for the Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). Watch now to enhance your knowledge on the importance of shared decision-making, the use of cardiac myosin inhibitors to treat symptomatic obstructive HCM, and risk stratification for atrial fibrillation to improve patient outcomes.
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Needle in the Haystack? Screening Large Populations for HCM
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Podcast Series
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 patients.
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HCM and New Pharmacological Agents
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Podcast Series
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 and ongoing myosin inhibitor clinical trials.
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Beware! Phenocopies of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Podcast Series
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 consequences of HCM and improve outcomes. In this podcast, learn more about how to distinguish phenocopies from HCM.
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The Role of Echocardiography in the Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Podcast Series
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 diagnosis, screening, and management of HCM.
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, not just an adult disease: the pediatric perspective
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Podcast Series
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 diagnosis HCM.
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Exercising with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Podcast Series
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 as Drs. Abraham, Day, and Martinez along with Brian Metz discuss exercising with HCM and the importance of shared decision making with the healthcare team.
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy – Genetic Counseling and Family Screening
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Podcast Series
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 patients in families. Learn more about genetic testing and counseling, and its impact on the patient’s family.
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Atrial Fibrillation
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Podcast Series
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 same age without HCM. Learn more about the complex relation between atrial fibrillation and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
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Cardiac Transplantation and New Frontiers in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Podcast Series
Surgical and interventional options such as surgical myectomy or alcohol septal ablation may help those with obstructive HCM to reduce or remove the obstruction. A similar option is unavailable to those with non-obstructive HCM. Heart transplants are considered as a last resort for HCM patients who progress to end stages of the disease. Learn more about advanced surgical approaches and emerging medical therapies for HCM.
info_outlineHypertrophic 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. Miguel Leal, and Dr. Ferhaan Ahmad provide an introduction of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and help improve the care of affected patients through early symptom recognition, diagnosis, and treatment.