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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Overview | Symptoms | Screening and Diagnosis | Genetics | Treatment | Complications | Research | Glossary | After a loss | Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes | What's your Plan?Welcome to the HCMA
The HCMA website is designed to help you understand HCM, the HCMA and get active in our community. Like many visitors to our website youHCM Centers of Excellence
Effective February 2009 the HCMA will be using a ranking system to assist patients in better understanding each centers program. The HCMA has implemented the rankingWhat 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 thoughAthletic Preparticipation Screening Guidelines
The American Heart Association has published guidelines for pre participation sports physicials. The HCMA encourages each State to use these guidelines when updating there requirements for participation in high schools and college level programs. In addition the HCMA believes the same questions should be asked of those children participating in recreational level athletics and "club" teams. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a condition that is generally not compatable with competitive athletics and therefore those with HCM should not participate in most athletic programs. HCM is the leading cause of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes. See attached document at the lower right hand portion of your screen to download the complete document.Are you thinking about having genetic testing... Read this article FIRST
Genetic Testing for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Special Considerations Written by Rena Vanzo for use by the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association As the world of genetic research continues to advance,Devices
Automatic Implantable Defibrillators (AICD) OR Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD) Through risk stratification we can better identify those at high risk for sudden cardiac arrest, SCA, fromHypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Bulimia: An Insidious Mix
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 ItalianMedical Examiners
If you suspect HCM is the cause of death the HCMA can assist you. The HCMA has access to pathologist and labs that can help you. IfHCMA on YouTube
Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes
This video was created by HCMA partners at Barnes Jewish in St. Louis. We are happy to share it with our HCMA visitors. This video highlights the need for greater awareness of sudden cardiac arrest in the young. It also brings to light some real world solutions on how we can work to stop sudden death in the young.