Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Podcast Series

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Podcast Series Podcast

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.

  1. 31 MAY

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

    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 patient outcomes.

    1h 5m
  2. Needle in the Haystack? Screening Large Populations for HCM

    11/08/2022

    Needle in the Haystack? Screening Large Populations for HCM

    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.

    31 min
  3. HCM and New Pharmacological Agents

    27/06/2022

    HCM and New Pharmacological Agents

    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.

    37 min
  4. Beware! Phenocopies of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

    17/05/2022

    Beware! Phenocopies of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

    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.

    34 min
  5. The Role of Echocardiography in the Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

    10/04/2022

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

    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.

    29 min
  6. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, not just an adult disease: the pediatric perspective

    14/03/2022

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

    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.

    31 min
  7. Exercising with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

    18/02/2022

    Exercising with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

    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 healthcare team.

    31 min
  8. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy – Genetic Counseling and Family Screening

    08/10/2021

    Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy – Genetic Counseling and Family Screening

    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.

    27 min
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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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