Gender disparity in diagnosis of HCM
The HCMA database was used to access if men and women arrive at diagnoisis in the same manner. The data indicated that while woman report symptoms earlier then males they are diagnosed appropriately...
View ArticleResources and important links
The HCMA knows that living with HCM means different things to different people and the needs of patients, families, medical professionals and interested members of the public at large may have a wide...
View ArticleAmerican Heart Association Athletic Preparticipation Screening
In 2007 the AHA updated there recommendations regarding preparticipation screenings for athletes. Download the article at the lower right hand corner of your screen.
View ArticleCompression only CPR
The American Heart Association has published its finding on the use of "hands only" CPR. The article attached at the lower right hand side of your screen is the PDF of the document.
View ArticleThe Case for Surgery
The Case for Surgery in Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Barry J. Maron, MD, FACC, Joseph A. Dearani, MD, Steve R. Ommen, MD, FACC, Martin S. Maron, MD, Hartzell V. Schaff, MD, FACC The complete...
View ArticleAutomatic External Defibrillators
There are a number of articles of interest on the topic of AED utilization. All articles on AED's in the HCMA library are located at the lower right portion of your screen.
View ArticleHypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy-Alcohol Septal Ablation vs. Myectomy:...
The debate over treatments for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with obstruction has played out in scientific sessions and the medical literature for the past 10 years. While the ACC Consensus Document on...
View ArticleHCMA Genetic Testing Assistance Application
The HCMA knows that it is important to know who in your family is a genetic carrier for HCM and the peace of mind that can come from being prepared. We are happy to launch this new program to help...
View ArticleHRS Guidelines Discontinuation of Device Therapy
Please see the download section to the right to view the document.
View ArticleHCMA - Community Resource Materials
The items below will assist you in educating your community about risk factors for HCM and other conditions that cause sudden cardiac arrest and how to repond to events should they occur.
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