Why is early detection of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in children so critical for effective treatment? In this episode of In the Thick of It, Dr. Matthew Martinez sits down with pediatric cardiologist Dr. Tess Saarel to explore the unique challenges of managing HCM in young patients. They discuss the importance of personalized risk assessments, the role of genetics in tailoring care, and the collaborative efforts needed to improve outcomes in pediatric HCM. Join them for an insightful conversation on the evolving landscape of pediatric cardiology in HCM care.

Season 2 of In the Thick of It is brought to you by the HCM Society, is supported by sponsorship from Cytokinetics, and is produced by Earfluence.