Bighearted Blog
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Are 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…
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Volunteer!
Volunteers significantly contribute to the success of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association and our commitment to providing support, education, advocacy, and advancement of research, understanding,…
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July Is About COE Care at the HCMA
What is a Center of Excellence (COE)? A Center of Excellence is a team of specialists who come together to provide high-quality care to…
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Free Flights for Medical Appointments
We recently met with a wonderful organization that supplies flights to those in need. It is a non-profit organization that can get you to…
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Patient Education Committee Update
The Patient Education Committee has been busy in recent months! Some of the projects we’re working on or planning include: Caregiver education : We…
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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,…
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Volunteer!
Volunteers significantly contribute to the success of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association and our commitment to providing support, education, advocacy, and advancement of research, understanding,…
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HCM Medications
Sabrina Cuddy May is about medical management here at the HCMA. Medical management means using medications and other non-invasive therapies to treat disease and…
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In Her Own Words: Lisa Salberg Advocates with a Heart.
My WHY – and OUR fight. Between 1 in 250 to 1 in 500 people are impacted by Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, a genetic heart condition…
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A Man Called Otto
A true MUST-see for the HCM Community. Today I should be calling my sister and signing… “when I’m 64”, but instead, I will remember…
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Responding to Sudden Cardiac Arrest: The Damar Hamlin Teachable Moment
Commotio Cordis appears to have occurred at the Bill’s game, Monday, January 2, 2023, with the collapse of Damar Hamlin. If you don’t know…
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The Holidays Can Be Healthy for Your Heart
We’ve all had the experience: holidays can mean eating too much (much of which isn’t good for you), drinking too much, and getting no…
