Overview
2011 HCM Treatment Guidelines issued by AHA/ACCF
As part of the mission of the HCMA we are in close communication with thought leaders and scientists dedicated to undertanding HCM. At a conference several years ago we asked leaders at AHA to include HCM in the "get with the guidelines" program. This was a huge task requiring input from many sources and took many years to complete but it is finally here. This document contains the latest in the management of HCM, including items from genetics to transplant and all point between. The HCMA is happy to have been a party to the creation of this document. Our sincere thanks to Dr. Robert Bonow and Dr. Rick Nishimura for getting the ball rolling all those years ago in the hall ways of scientific session! Additionally thank you to all members of the writing team - most especially the co-chairs Dr. Barry Maron and Dr. Bernard Gersh for taking on this not always easy task. ... Full story
What is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)?
To better understand what Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, HCM, is lets first talk about how cardiomyopathies are described. Cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the muscle of the ... Full story
History and Other Names
What's in a Name? It is confusing. Remarkably, this disease (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) has been given 75 separate names by individual investigators over the last 40 years. ... Full story
The Heart in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
The major abnormality of the heart in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is an excessive thickening of the muscle. The distribution of muscle thickening or hypertrophy is variable. The left ventricle is almost always affected and in some patients the muscle of the right ventricle also thickens. ... Full story
HCM Centers of Excellence and Programs
HCMA POLICY: HCM Centers of Excellence or Program as recognized by the HCMA. Click link to see the complete policy. Over the next few months the ... Full story
HCMA Policy: HCM Centers of Excellence or Program as recognized by the HCMA
The HCMA Board of Directors, with assistance from the HCMA Advisors, shall establish criteria and procedures to designate HCM Centers of Excellence (CE) or HCM ... Full story
How Common is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is a not an uncommon heart disease. Recent publications indicate that HCM is the most common of all genetic heart conditions affecting 1 in 500 ... Full story
How Does Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Affect the Heart?
The Normal Heart It is helpful to be familiar with the structure and function of the normal heart in order to understand the abnormalities in HCM. ... Full story
When Does Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Develop?
Although hypertrophy may be present at birth or in childhood, it is much more common for the heart to appear normal at this time. Occasionally, ... Full story
Is a Cure Available?
At present there is no cure for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. In current days we are encouraged at the idea we may be able to eradicate, not ... Full story
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What Symptoms Does Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Cause?
There is no particular symptom or complaint which is unique to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Symptoms may occur at any stage in a person's life even though ... Full story