Posts by Olivia Esposito
Yale New Haven Hospital Heart and Vascular Center – New Haven, CT
Yale New Haven Hospital Heart and Vascular Center offer multidisciplinary services from the latest imaging techniques and genetic profiling of HCM to advanced diagnostic testing, treatment options, and clinical trials – all with an emphasis on compassion and communication. Yale New Haven’s well-established HCM center provides specialized, expert physicians and staff specially trained to manage…
Read MoreORCCA Study
The ORCCA study aims to prospectively monitor clinical outcomes in athletes with potentially life‐threatening cardiovascular conditions. The study will assess long‐term cardiovascular outcomes, psychosocial well‐being, and sports eligibility decision‐making in competitive athletes aged 18 to <35 years diagnosed with a cardiovascular condition or borderline finding with potential increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. Athletes must…
Read MoreThe HCMA Theme for January is Setting Your Plan For The Year
You must advocate for yourself to ensure you get the best care for your HCM. An essential first step is having a plan that includes the tests you will likely need and how often you should see your cardiologist. To make this planning more manageable, the HCMA offers Navigation Calls. Members can take advantage of…
Read MoreReasonable Accommodations
Through collaboration with Reasonable Accommodations LLC, the HCMA has expanded some of our COE directories. This expansion will make it easier to find travel information, places to eat, lodgings, etc. Only a handful of COE directories have been updated so far, in 2024 we plan on populating the rest. You can check out the new…
Read MoreMedtronic ICD Recall
What is the recall: The FDA has issued a Class 1 recall of Medtronic ICDs and CRT-Ds, manufactured after 2017, with a glassed feedthrough. Who does it affect: This recall affects only the following Medtronic ICDs: Cobalt™ XT/Cobalt™/Crome™ ICDs and CRT-Ds, a subset of: Claria MRI™/Amplia MRI™/Compia MRI™/Viva™/Brava™ CRT-Ds, a subset of: Visia AF™/Visia AF MRI™/Evera™/Evera MRI™/Primo MRI™/Mirro MRI™…
Read MorePhillips AED Pad Recall
What is the recall: Philips is notifying customers of a potential issue with the Adult SMART Pads Cartridge (M5071A) and the Infant/Child SMART Pads Cartridge (M5072A) for use specifically with the HeartStart HS1/OnSite/Home AEDs. Which AED pads does it affect: This recall affects only the Philips Adult SMART Pads Cartridge [REF: M5071A] and the Infant/Child SMART…
Read MoreHCMA’s August 2023 Featured Discussion Group Leader: Linda Montgomery
Linda hosts our “Newly Diagnosed” education groups. These free online education sessions are ideal for those newly diagnosed (within the past two years) or those new to the HCMA. Linda offers several dates & times each month to make it convenient for all to attend. About Linda: I am one of seven children, which has taught…
Read MoreVolunteer!
Volunteers significantly 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. To learn more about HCMA volunteer…
Read MoreAre you newly diagnosed with HCM, or have your symptoms recently changed?
It may feel overwhelming to learn about this new diagnosis or figure out how to “adjust the sails” to manage your HCM if things are changing. The HCMA is here for you – you are not alone! Besides the information in this newsletter and on our website, you can contact us for an Intake and…
Read MoreThe University of Maryland – Baltimore, MD
The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program at the University of Maryland Heart & Vascular Center is Recognized as an HCMA Center of Excellence and the only HCMA-recognized center in the state of Maryland at this time. The University of Maryland’s team of cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, geneticists, electrophysiologists, nutritionists, and physical therapists are ready to treat you and…
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