Meet online discussion group leader, Sydelle Zinn. Sydelle was diagnosed with HCM at 53, after she became lightheaded on a trip to the zoo. Her cardiologist made HCM real to her — no alcohol, no caffeine! — and she received a septal myectomy in June 2010. Sydelle lives in Cleveland with her husband, a professor.…

Join our online education/support group leader, Linda Montgomery, in this online education session on the topic of being newly diagnosed.  THIS EDUCATION SESSION IS FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED (2 YEARS OR LESS) OR FOR INDIVIDUALS NEW TO THE HCMA.   Note:  Unless otherwise specified, all event start times are displayed Eastern Time Zone. 

"Talk it Out" — heartfelt strategies to communicate with the important folks in your life about what it's like living with HCM and how it affects your relationship with them.  During the discussion, we will focus on one group — partners, spouses, children, friends, etc. — and talk through what we want to say and practice saying it aloud. …