What Causes Cardiomyopathy?Cardiomyopathy is a type of heart disease that affects the heart muscle and its ability to pump blood efficiently throughout the body...2 min read
My HCM Diagnosis: Understanding the Warning SignsI was first diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in September of 2013 at the age 14, during my first month of high...4 min read
What Is Cardiomyopathy?Cardiomyopathy is a disease that damages the tissue in and around the heart. It leads to weakening, thickening, or stiffening of the...4 min read
Understanding Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyHypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a type of heart disease in which the heart muscle becomes too thick. This can make it harder...3 min read
How Is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treated?Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a heart condition in which the heart muscle becomes thicker than normal. This thickening can make it harder...3 min read
Resources for the Caregiver CommunityBeing a caregiver for someone with cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a demanding role. Understanding the challenges and having access to helpful tools...3 min read
A Caregiver's Guide to Supporting Someone With Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) affects millions of people worldwide each year. It is the number 1 cause of death in the United States...4 min read
Recognizing the Symptoms of CardiomyopathyCardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. There are different types of this kind of heart disease, each with a unique...2 min read
How My Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Diagnosis Changed My LifeDays after my sister was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), my mother, now realizing that our family had genetic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, took...3 min read
