Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Podcast Series

May 31 2024 18 ep. 33 mins 85
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common form of genetic heart disease and can affect people of any age yet is often undiagnosed. Learn more about HCM in this podcast series to discuss its impact with your patients.

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AHA HCM Clinical Update: 2024 Guideline for Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

May 31 2024 65 mins  
In this On Demand video, Dr. Steve Ommen and Dr. Carolyn Ho discuss recent updates to the 2024 Guideline for the Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). Watch now to enhance your knowledge on the importance of shared decision-making, the use of cardiac myosin inhibitors to treat symptomatic obstructive HCM, and risk stratification for atrial fibrillation to improve patien

Needle in the Haystack? Screening Large Populations for HCM

Aug 11 2022 30 mins  
It is estimated that 1 in every 500 adults living in the U.S. have HCM, but a large percentage of patients are undiagnosed. Listen to this podcast to gain insight into hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) screening and what it means to your patients.

HCM and New Pharmacological Agents

Jun 27 2022 37 mins  
Making the correct of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is critical in being able to initiate early surveillance and therapy to improve patient outcomes. In this podcast focusing on pharmacologic treatment options, learn more about completed and ongoing myosin inhibitor clinical trials.

Beware! Phenocopies of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

May 17 2022 34 mins  
Accurate diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is critical. HCM is a chronic and progressive disease putting patients at risk of serious complications and co-morbidities. Early and correct detection may help reduce some of the consequences of HCM and improve outcomes. In this podcast, learn more about how to distinguish phenocopies from HCM.

The Role of Echocardiography in the Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Apr 09 2022 28 mins  
Diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is typically done by echocardiogram to assess the thickness of the heart muscle and observe blood flow in and out of the heart. In this podcast, learn more about how echocardiography is used in the diagnosis, screening, and management of HCM.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, not just an adult disease: the pediatric perspective

Mar 13 2022 31 mins  
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common form of inherited heart disease and can affect people of any age. In this episode, learn what causes hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in children and the clinical and genetic screening needed to diagnosis HCM.

Exercising with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Feb 18 2022 31 mins  
Although the cardiovascular and overall health benefits of regular activity are well-established, recommendations for recreational exercise and competitive sports participation for patients with HCM have been challenging. Listen to this podcast as Drs. Abraham, Day, and Martinez along with Brian Metz discuss exercising with HCM and the importance of shared decision making with the

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy – Genetic Counseling and Family Screening

Oct 08 2021 26 mins  
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, and its impact on the patient’s family.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Atrial Fibrillation

Sep 05 2021 20 mins  
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 fibrillation and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Cardiac Transplantation and New Frontiers in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Aug 07 2021 47 mins  
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 patients who progress to end stages of the disease. Learn more abou