Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association

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  • HCM and Mental Health

    HCM and Mental Health

    Learning that you have a serious chronic disease can be stressful. Now a group of researchers in Korea provide evidence(Park et al. 2022) that…

  • 504 Plans and HCM

    We understand how challenging it can be to manage life with HCM, and we want to lend a hand. As such, this is the…

  • Septal Myectomy Today

    What’s the status of septal myectomy today? A recent review paper by an Expert Panel for the American Journal of Cardiology ( Maron et…

  • Can HCM Patients Use Alcohol, Chocolate, & Coffee?

    Can HCM Patients Use Alcohol, Chocolate, & Coffee?

    We hear many different claims about what HCM patients (or heart patients in general) should or shouldn’t eat and drink. This is a big…

  • NYHA Class Categories

    NYHA Class Categories

    Doctors usually classify patients’ heart failure according to the severity of their symptoms. The table below describes the most commonly used classification system, the…

  • The Audacity of Grief

    Can we talk about grief for a moment? We all experience loss, and each loss impacts us differently. There is no rule book for…

  • Cardiac Implantable Device Infections

    The HCMA participated in an American Heart Association summit of more than 40 health care professionals to bridge gaps in awareness, detection, and appropriate…

  • National Mental Health Month

    National Mental Health Month

    In recognition of Mental Health Month, the HCMA is working to raise awareness of trauma and the impact it can have on the physical,…

  • The Mavacamten Marathon

    The Mavacamten Marathon

    CamzyosApproval This is an exciting time for the HCM Community. The FDA has approved Mavacamten under the brand name CAMZYOS , the first-in-class medication…

  • Student Athlete Screenings – COVID

    Student Athlete Screenings – COVID

    We recently became aware of a policy of a New Jersey family medical practitioner (in your region) that has the ability to create significant…

  • Fitness in HCM

    Fitness in HCM

    Did you resolve to get more active this year? There is a lot of confusion about exercise for HCM patients. Some doctors advise “don’t…

  • Ever Wonder Who’s at the Center of Patient-Centered Care? Look Again

    HCMA and ICER – what did we learn? by Lisa Salberg, Founder and CEO of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association 11/30/2021 Of all the players…