HCMA: Outreach & Events
How can you help save a life in your own community?
If your visiting the HCMA website, you likely already know that AED's Automated External Defibrillators are an important tool in saving lives. We see them in many places in our communities which is wonderful. The sad reality is many people have no idea just how easy it is to use an AED! Learn more about the HCMA's ABC's of an AED poster and how to order enough to post them around your community to help ensure that in a time of need the AED is USED and a life is SAVED! ... Full story
Cardiovascular Genetics in Clinical Practice
When: Saturday-Sunday, October 13-14, 2012 Where: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Bornstein Family Amphitheatre Directors: Carolyn Y. Ho, MD; Neal K. Lakdawala, MD; Calum A. MacRae, MD, PhD; ... Full story
HEARTS - to save hearts!
This legislation will create resources through the CDC that Schools can access to distribute risk assessment tools to all students. Further it will encourage schools to create emergency responce planning and drills for cardiac emergencies. We encourage all those interested in saving young lives to support this legislation! ... Full story
HCMA Begins NEW "HCMA Champion" Program
The HCMA Champion Program: The HCMA wants to empower you in your own community to raise awareness, change legislation and raise funds for HCM research and to assist HCM families in need. Each of us possesses a unique prospective on HCM and each has significant value. Are you an affected person, is your family affected by HCM, is your friend? Did you lose a loved one, friend or co-worker to HCM? Are you a business owner who has employees who may be impacted? Are you a medical professional caring for those with HCM or simply shocked at the lack of knowledge within the medical community about HCM? Are you a teen or young adult who knows the power of social media? It really does not matter WHO you are it only matters that you have a big heart and want to help save and improve the lives of those with HCM. ... Full story
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Risk Assessment Form
The attached PDF (to the left on your screen) document its a simple and easy to use tool to help identify those at risk for conditions ... Full story
HCMA Newsletter Archive
To view all HCMA Newsletters please click here to be directed to our archive page. ... Full story
YOU CAN HELP....
Donate now to help stop sudden cardiac arrest in the young, and protect athletes, children and young adults from untimely deaths. ... Full story
HCMA Upcoming Events
The HCMA will be visiting several cities in the coming weeks with a variety of programs, some for medical professionals and others for patients and families. For more details about these events please call the HCMA at 973-983-7429. ... Full story
A Call to Action - it is time to “Get the Word OUT!” ™
Have you ever thought to yourself “what can I do to help educate the medical community about HCM”? We know many of you have and we have created a program to help YOU and your community “Get the Word OUT!” ™. ... Full story
Newsroom
- More Than 40 Organizations Issue Call to Action on Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Zachary Herold Ended His Soccer Career at Age 17 Because of a Heart Condition
- The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association Weighs In on the Antwoine Key Verdict: The Cautionary Tale of a Big Heart
- 2 deaths in one week - HCM suspected in both