The Pulse Newsletter

The In-Person Bighearted Warriors Unite featuring The Christ Hospital & Cincinnati Children’s event held in Cincinnati, Ohio was a tremendous success, where we were pleased to see so many of you in person. The event commenced with a warm welcome address by Lisa Salberg. The day was focused on educating people about HCM, and it…

The HCMA has many volunteer opportunities to keep you inspired, fulfilled, and active within the HCM community. Are you interested in learning more about becoming a discussion group leader? Are you interested in making a difference through the legislative process at the state or federal levels? How about helping to spread awareness about HCM by…

Medical Management means using medications and other non-invasive therapies to treat disease and relieve symptoms. It’s exciting and historic that new treatments targeted for HCM are being studied and that the FDA approved Camzyos in 2022!  HCM can cause various symptoms depending on how stiff the heart is, how much scarring (fibrosis) there is, and…

The HCMA is going on the road! We are holding our 1st in-person Bighearted Warriors Unite- Featuring The Christ Hospital & Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Where: The Summit Hotel – 5345 Medpace Way, Cincinnati, OH 45227 When:  Saturday, May 4, 2024  Time:     9 am – 4 pm  Cost:      Admission for 1 – $25.00              …

Share Your Story (SYS) Volunteer!  What inspires you?  Sharing your experiences to help educate or encourage others?  Advocating with or for those with whom you share a common goal?  The HCMA has many volunteer opportunities to keep you inspired, fulfilled, and active within the HCM community. To learn more about HCMA volunteer opportunities and get…

Who should have genetic testing, why, and when? Suppose you have been clinically (through an EKG, echocardiogram, and a visit with a cardiologist) diagnosed with HCM. In that case, most experts recommend that you have genetic testing to determine the underlying reason your heart is too thick. Why does it matter?   Some hearts look like…

Share Your Story (SYS) Volunteer!  Welcome Spring!  Our volunteers plant seeds of hope and positive change for the HCM community that blossom year-round. Spring is a time to look around and within and reflect on all that has passed and all that is yet to come. Last month, with Heart Month & HCM Awareness Day,…

Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute is among the best heart programs in the nation and the top-ranked program in Tennessee. The Genetic Cardiomyopathy Program and the multidisciplinary care team deliver expert care for HCM in adults and children and provide genetic counseling for their families. The Vanderbilt Team has additional board certifications in advanced heart…

Arrhythmia is the HCMA topic for March An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat. It means that your heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern. This can be scary, but many arrhythmias are harmless, and others are very treatable! Some common arrhythmias in HCM are atrial flutter/fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation,…

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…