Oct 8, 2021

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common form of genetic heart disease and can affect people of any age, yet it often goes undiagnosed. Genetic testing and counseling plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of HCM in patients in families. Learn more about genetic testing and counseling,...

Sep 5, 2021

People with HCM are at increased risk for developing arrythmias such as atrial fibrillation, suffering from stroke and even sudden cardiac arrest. People with HCM face a risk of death more than 3 times greater than the average person of the same age without HCM. Learn more about the complex relation between atrial...

Aug 8, 2021

Surgical and interventional options such as surgical myectomy or alcohol septal ablation may help those with obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) to reduce or remove the obstruction. A similar option is unavailable to those with non-obstructive HCM.  Heart transplants are considered as a last resort for HCM...

Jun 9, 2021

The American Heart Association is committed to being your resource for diagnosing and treating patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).  Listen today to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Diagnosis and Clinical Implications of Structural Phenotypes.

Apr 25, 2021

Invasive Strategies: Percutaneous and Surgical is a discussion on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy exploring invasive strategies for patients with HCM, including both percutaneous and surgical approaches.