TranslateThe HCMA: Home for the Bighearted
Not all big hearts are the same
Information for Patients & Supporters
The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (HCMA) is here to help you understand more about your big heart.
The HCMA offers Support, Education, and Advocacy for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) - Empowering patients and advancing research for a brighter future.
The HCMA
offers the
services, educational resources, and support
to empower you, wherever you are io your HCM journey.
Some big hearts are thick and stiff because of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common genetic disorder that affects people regardless of gender, ethnicity, age or geographic location. HCM is known by many names and it is important to understand that it is, for the most part, one disease.
Frequently, those with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM, oHCM), apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or asymmetric septal hypertrophic cardiomyopathy think these are completely different diseases. They are actually different physical presentations of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. In other words, "obstructive," "apical," or "asymmetric septal" are descriptions of the current state of the disease.
This website explores various aspects of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy:
- Clinical
- Emotional
- Social
- Policy
We provide critical information and assistance to our Bighearted Community through clinically reviewed information, support options, and member services.
