Host Lisa Salberg is joined by Dr. Milind Desai of Cleveland Clinic to discuss new research challenging how hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients define “asymptomatic.” They break down what long-term data and stress testing reveal about hidden symptoms, why follow-up matters even when you feel well, and how new therapies are reshaping care during a rapidly evolving era in HCM treatment.
 
This conversation was recorded Jan. 30, 2026.

Host Lisa Salberg is joined by Dr. Milind Desai of Cleveland Clinic to discuss new research challenging how hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients define “asymptomatic.” They break down what long-term data and stress testing reveal about hidden symptoms, why follow-up matters even when you feel well, and how new therapies are reshaping care during a rapidly evolving era in HCM treatment. This conversation was recorded Jan. 30, 2026.

Host Lisa Salberg is joined by Dr. Milind Desai of Cleveland Clinic to discuss new research challenging how hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients define “asymptomatic.” They break down what long-term data and stress testing reveal about hidden symptoms, why follow-up matters even when you feel well, and how new therapies are reshaping care during a rapidly evolving era in HCM treatment.
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This conversation was recorded Jan. 30, 2026.

Are You Really Asymptomatic? Rethinking HCM Symptoms and Testing

Tales from the Heart is a unique collection of educational, inspirational, and enlightening discussions with the stakeholders in the field of cardiology that come straight from the heart. The guests are patients, physicians, healthcare professionals, industry leaders, state and federal regulators and legislators, journalists, and more. Each story delves into the world of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Associations network and uncovers the true face of HCM from every angle. Patients will inspire you, medical professionals will educate you, and we may even motivate you to learn more and get involved. In season two Tales welcomes new regular co-host including, Dr. Martin Maron, Dr. Harry Lever, Dr Steve Ommen, Dr. Alex de Feria and more!

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Tales from the Heart is a unique collection of educational, inspirational, and enlightening discussions with the stakeholders in the field of cardiology that come straight from the heart. The guests are patients, physicians, healthcare professionals, industry leaders, state and federal regulators and legislators, journalists, and more. Each story delves into the world of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Associations network and uncovers the true face of HCM from every angle. Patients will inspire you, medical professionals will educate you, and we may even motivate you to learn more and get involved.In season two Tales welcomes new regular co-host including, Dr. Martin Maron, Dr. Harry Lever, Dr Steve Ommen, Dr. Alex de Feria and more!

Tales from the Heart is a unique collection of educational, inspirational, and enlightening discussions with the stakeholders in the field of cardiology that come straight from the heart. The guests are patients, physicians, healthcare professionals, industry leaders, state and federal regulators and legislators, journalists, and more. Each story delves into the world of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Associations network and uncovers the true face of HCM from every angle. Patients will inspire you, medical professionals will educate you, and we may even motivate you to learn more and get involved. In season two Tales welcomes new regular co-host including, Dr. Martin Maron, Dr. Harry Lever, Dr Steve Ommen, Dr. Alex de Feria and more!

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