Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Podcast Series

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common form of genetic heart disease and can affect people of any age yet is often undiagnosed. Learn more about HCM in this podcast series to discuss its impact with your patients.

AHA HCM Clinical Update: 2024 Guideline for Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 05/31/2024

AHA HCM Clinical Update: 2024 Guideline for Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 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. /episode/index/show/hypercardio/id/31554032

Needle in the Haystack? Screening Large Populations for HCM 08/11/2022

Needle in the Haystack? Screening Large Populations for HCM 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. /episode/index/show/hypercardio/id/24030759

HCM and New Pharmacological Agents 06/27/2022

HCM and New Pharmacological Agents 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. /episode/index/show/hypercardio/id/23553302

Beware! Phenocopies of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 05/17/2022

Beware! Phenocopies of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 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. /episode/index/show/hypercardio/id/23141318

The Role of Echocardiography in the Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 04/10/2022

The Role of Echocardiography in the Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 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. /episode/index/show/hypercardio/id/22515719

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, not just an adult disease: the pediatric perspective 03/14/2022

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, not just an adult disease: the pediatric perspective 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. /episode/index/show/hypercardio/id/22184810

Exercising with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) 02/18/2022

Exercising with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) 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. /episode/index/show/hypercardio/id/22184387

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy – Genetic Counseling and Family Screening 10/08/2021

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy – Genetic Counseling and Family Screening 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. /episode/index/show/hypercardio/id/20645987

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Atrial Fibrillation 09/05/2021

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Atrial Fibrillation 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. /episode/index/show/hypercardio/id/20257292

Cardiac Transplantation and New Frontiers in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 08/08/2021

Cardiac Transplantation and New Frontiers in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 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. /episode/index/show/hypercardio/id/19832552

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Diagnosis and Clinical Implications of Structural Phenotypes 06/09/2021

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Diagnosis and Clinical Implications of Structural Phenotypes 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 Phenotypes. /episode/index/show/hypercardio/id/19416701

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Invasive Strategies: Percutaneous and Surgical 04/25/2021

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Invasive Strategies: Percutaneous and Surgical Invasive Strategies: Percutaneous and Surgical is a discussion on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy exploring invasive strategies for patients with HCM, including both percutaneous and surgical approaches. /episode/index/show/hypercardio/id/18695288

The Spectrum of Symptoms in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 04/20/2021

The Spectrum of Symptoms in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 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! /episode/index/show/hypercardio/id/18535574

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - How to bridge patient reflections and specialists' recommendations 11/25/2020

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - How to bridge patient reflections and specialists' recommendations Differential diagnosis of HCM compared to other diseases, patient cases /episode/index/show/hypercardio/id/16758005

Defibrillator (ICD) therapy: Selecting the appropriate patient 11/09/2020

Defibrillator (ICD) therapy: Selecting the appropriate patient 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. /episode/index/show/hypercardio/id/16744724

The Office Visit: Tracking Symptoms, Function, Quality of Life 10/13/2020

The Office Visit: Tracking Symptoms, Function, Quality of Life 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 obstructive and non-obstructive forms of this disease, how it's managed depending on its form, and what is the burden that this disease brings to both patients and clinicians worldwide. /episode/index/show/hypercardio/id/16387865

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A 7-Point Introduction 09/23/2020

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A 7-Point Introduction 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. /episode/index/show/hypercardio/id/16126859

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Recognition, Diagnosis, and Differentiation from Other Types of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy or Phenocopies 09/23/2020

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Recognition, Diagnosis, and Differentiation from Other Types of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy or Phenocopies 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 other disorders and the complex nature of diagnosing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. /episode/index/show/hypercardio/id/16126337

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Podcast Series

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