Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Podcast Series

By American Heart Association

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... more

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The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Podcast Series episodes:

October 08, 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.
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27min
September 05, 2021 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Atrial Fibrillation
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.
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21min
August 08, 2021 Cardiac Transplantation and New Frontiers in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Surgical and interventional options such as surgical myectomy or alcohol septal ablation may help those with obstructive 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 about advanced surgical approaches and emerging medical therapies for HCM.
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48min
June 09, 2021 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Diagnosis and Clinical Implications of Structural Phenotypes
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.
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37min
April 25, 2021 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Invasive Strategies: Percutaneous and Surgical
Invasive Strategies: Percutaneous and Surgical is a discussion on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy exploring invasive strategies for patients with HCM, including both percutaneous and surgical approaches.
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21min
April 20, 2021 The Spectrum of Symptoms in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Some people with HCM experience symptoms such as fatigue, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or palpitations.

Learn more on symptoms of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.

Get the resources you need to help more patients with HCM. Listen now!
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28min
November 25, 2020 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - How to bridge patient reflections and specialists' recommendations
Differential diagnosis of HCM compared to other diseases, patient cases
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39min
November 09, 2020 Defibrillator (ICD) therapy: Selecting the appropriate patient
Focus on appropriate selection of patients for ICD therapy, including assessment of risk factors and a comprehensive discussion of risks and benefits of ICD therapy in this specific patient population.
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29min
October 13, 2020 The Office Visit: Tracking Symptoms, Function, Quality of Life
This podcast on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, covers the natural history of the disease with a focus on the patient's perspective, tracking patient's symptoms and function, as far as disease progression is concerned, exploring the nuances of obstructive and non-obstructive forms of this disease, how it's managed depending on its form, and what is the burden that this disease brings to both patients and clinicians worldwide.
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29min
September 23, 2020 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A 7-Point Introduction
Listen to Dr. Robert Fraser, Dr. Miguel Leal, and Dr. Ferhaan Ahmad provide an introduction of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and help improve the care of affected patients through early symptom recognition, diagnosis, and treatment.
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30min

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