Research
Part 2 - News from AHA scientific sessions
By: Lisa Salberg The American Heart Association conducted its annual scientific sessions 2011 in Orlando Florida November 13 -16. The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association participating in its 14th AHA scientific sessions with an exhibit booth and attendance at sessions related to HCM, sudden cardiac arrest in the young and surveillance systems for identifying those at risk for cardiac disease. ... Full story
News from AHA Scientific Sessions 2011
The American Heart Association conducted its annual scientific sessions 2011 in Orlando Florida November 13 -16. The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association participating in its 14th AHA scientific sessions with an exhibit booth and attendance at sessions related to HCM, sudden cardiac arrest in the young and surveillance systems for identifying those at risk for cardiac disease. ... Full story
HCM Research.. a Quest for Answers
What should you and your family know, think about and do to participate in research about HCM? Read on to learn more... ... Full story
Research Opportunities
Several leading HCM programs are continuing work on genetics within research and other areas that offer promise and hope of better understanding, treating and hopefully ... Full story
What you should prior to participation in Research
Participation in research Should you wish to participate in a research protocol you should be aware of several factors pre-participation and ask key questions to ... Full story
Online survey oppurtunities!
The HCMA is happy to provide you the oppurtunity to participate in a number of surveys. The aim of the surveys are varied but the ultimate goal is to better understand HCM, how it impacts families, how to better identify those at risk and to save and improve the lives of those impacted by HCM. ... 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
HCM Summit notes part 4
Part 4 Debate: What is the most effective strategy for preparticipation screening to detect cardiovascular abnormalities in trained athletes? Counterpoint: The U.S. Perspective Barry J. Maron, MD The Italian ... Full story
HCM Summit notes; Part 3
Part 3 Mutations do not predict risk for sudden death Michael J. Ackerman, MD Research and increased use of genetic testing in HCM has greatly increased ... Full story
HCM Summit notes :Part 2
Part 2 The spectrum of progressive heart failure in HCM: Clinical-pathologic correlations Christina Basso, MD, PhD Pathology is of increasing importance in understanding HCM. Heart transplants have allowed ... Full story
