Causes and Risk Factors of CardiomyopathyCardiomyopathy is a type of heart disease that affects the heart muscle and its ability to pump blood efficiently throughout the body. Cardiomyopathy can lead to serious symptoms and complications,...
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 school. The only reason I was even diagnosed...
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 heart muscle. This makes it harder for the...
Understanding Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyHypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a type of heart disease in which the heart muscle becomes too thick. This can make it harder for the heart to pump blood. The thickened...
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 for blood to flow out of the heart...
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 can make a big difference in your caregiving...
Caregivers of People 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. This means that caring for a loved one...
Cardiomyopathy SymptomsCardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. There are different types of this kind of heart disease, each with a unique set of symptoms. Understanding the symptoms can help...
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 me in to be checked as well. During...
