Archive for May 2023
Volunteer!
Volunteers greatly contribute to the success of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association and our commitment to providing support, education, advocacy, and advancement of research, understanding, and care to those with HCM. The tireless dedication of our volunteers gives us the extra hand needed to make our community’s healthcare experiences positive ones. To learn more about HCMA volunteer…
Read MoreLIVE-HCM: Lifestyle and Exercise
There is finally more clarity about exercise for HCM patients. Some doctors say, “Don’t do anything physical,” and others say, “Do whatever you want.” We can likely agree on one thing – they’re both wrong, and the best advice is somewhere in the middle. A recent study of the exercise habits of over 1500 HCM…
Read MoreHCMA travels to policy conference
Last week, I had the privilege to moderate a panel, “Novel Nursing: Helping Patients Adapt to Medical Innovation,” on the challenges and opportunities created by Myosin Inhibitors in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy at the PACH Cardiovascular Health Policy Summit in Washington DC. I was joined by Sue Philpott, RN, BSN – Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, MI, and Amy Beatty…
Read MoreLifestyle and Exercise in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (LIVE-HCM) Results Released
Vigorous Exercise in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy – JAMA Cardiology | Original Investigation Exercise has well-established physical and mental health benefits and is an integral part of life for millions of people worldwide. However, for individuals with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), the possibility that physical activity may heighten the risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) has…
Read MoreThe University of Colorado Hospital – Aurora, CO
The University of Colorado is one of our newest HCMA Recognized Centers of Excellence. The UCHealth Team is honored to be recognized and work in partnership with the HCMA to genuinely provide the highest standard of care for patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. The mission of the University of Colorado’s HCM Program is to improve the lives of patients with HCM by providing first-class medical care to patients and their…
Read MoreVolunteer!
Volunteers significantly contribute to the success of the Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyAssociation and our commitment to providing support, education, advocacy, andadvancement of research, understanding, and care to those with HCM. Our volunteer’stireless dedication gives an extra hand needed to make our communities healthcareexperiences positive. To learn more about HCMA volunteer opportunities and getinvolved, click here. HCMA Volunteer…
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