Bighearted Blog
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Learn Your Medical Therapy Options for HCM This Month
Medical Management means using medicines and other non-invasive therapies to relieve symptoms. The FDA approved Camzyos in 2022 and It’s exciting that new treatments…
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Decisions in HCM: Why Are They So Hard?
by Gordon Fox: 2nd in a series Making decisions can be hard, and this is especially true when health is involved. A key reason…
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Lisa’s Letter – April Newsletter
It is hard to believe the first quarter of 2025 is in the history books. In the space of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and thick heart…
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Decisions in HCM, How to Identify, Analyze and Evaluate Decisions in Your HCM Life
by Victoria-Theresa Wyatt and Gordon Fox: First in a series What is Shared Decision-Making? Shared decision-making is a term used a lot in healthcare…
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April’s Topic Is Genetic Testing
Who should have genetic testing, and when? Suppose you have been diagnosed with HCM through an EKG, echocardiogram, and a visit with a cardiologist.…
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Arrhythmia Is the HCMA Topic for March
Some arrhythmias are harmless, while others are serious and need treatment. by Sabrina Cuddy An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm…
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COVID-19 Vaccine with HCM?
HCM experts recommend vaccination Getting vaccinated (or not) for any disease is a decision that each of us has to make. Ideally, it should…
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Setting Your HCM Health Plan for the Year
You must advocate for yourself to get the best care for your HCM. The first step is to have a plan that includes the…
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The HCMA Theme for December Is Gratitude
Why practice gratitude? Gratitude has benefits for both mental and physical health as well as our relationships with those around us. When we’re thankful…
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Holiday Weight Management
At the HCMA, November is when we’re thinking about weight management. We all know that winter months and holiday foods can lead to potential…
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It’s Emotional Wellness October!
Treating the whole person is essential because your mind, emotional state, and physical symptoms interact. One example is that you can increase an arrhythmia…
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Septal Reduction September
If you have been experiencing symptoms of obstruction, such as shortness of breath, exercise intolerance, light-headedness, or fainting, despite using medications, it might be…
