• Needle in the Haystack? Screening Large Populations for HCM
    Aug 11 2022

    It is estimated that 1 in every 500 adults living in the U.S. have HCM, but a large percentage of patients are undiagnosed.  Listen to this podcast to gain insight into hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) screening and what it means to your patients.

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    31 mins
  • HCM and New Pharmacological Agents
    Jun 27 2022

    Making the correct of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is critical in being able to initiate early surveillance and therapy to improve patient outcomes.  In this podcast focusing on pharmacologic treatment options, learn more about completed and ongoing myosin inhibitor clinical trials.

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    37 mins
  • Beware! Phenocopies of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
    May 17 2022

    Accurate diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is critical. HCM is a chronic and progressive disease putting patients at risk of serious complications and co-morbidities.  Early and correct detection may help reduce some of the consequences of HCM and improve outcomes. In this podcast, learn more about how to distinguish phenocopies from HCM.

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    34 mins
  • The Role of Echocardiography in the Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
    Apr 10 2022

    Diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is typically done by echocardiogram to assess the thickness of the heart muscle and observe blood flow in and out of the heart. In this podcast, learn more about how echocardiography is used in the diagnosis, screening, and management of HCM.

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    29 mins
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, not just an adult disease: the pediatric perspective
    Mar 14 2022

    Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common form of inherited heart disease and can affect people of any age. In this episode, learn what causes hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in children and the clinical and genetic screening needed to diagnosis HCM.

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    31 mins
  • Exercising with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
    Feb 18 2022

    Although the cardiovascular and overall health benefits of regular activity are well-established, recommendations for recreational exercise and competitive sports participation for patients with HCM have been challenging. Listen to this podcast as Drs. Abraham, Day, and Martinez along with Brian Metz discuss exercising with HCM and the importance of shared decision making with the healthcare team.

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    31 mins
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy – Genetic Counseling and Family Screening
    Oct 8 2021

    Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common form of genetic heart disease and can affect people of any age, yet it often goes undiagnosed. Genetic testing and counseling plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of HCM in patients in families. Learn more about genetic testing and counseling, and its impact on the patient’s family.

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    27 mins
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Atrial Fibrillation
    Sep 5 2021

    People with HCM are at increased risk for developing arrythmias such as atrial fibrillation, suffering from stroke and even sudden cardiac arrest. People with HCM face a risk of death more than 3 times greater than the average person of the same age without HCM. Learn more about the complex relation between atrial fibrillation and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

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    21 mins