In this survey of 1,297 members of the HCMA, symptoms of chest pain, dyspnea, palpitations, syncope, and lightheadedness were reported by over half. As expected, exertion was a significant trigger of ...

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a heart condition where the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick. This makes it harder for the heart to work correctly. Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) ...

Broken heart syndrome is caused by physical or emotional stress. Treatment depends on the severity of symptoms, which can resemble a heart attack.

Learn about the complications of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), including arrhythmias, heart block, and heart failure, as well as how to manage them.

When Jessica Grib of St. Louis was about 32 weeks pregnant with her second child, her blood pressure started rising. At the time, the then-30-year-old thought little of it. “I wasn’t really concerned, ...

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is an underdiagnosed genetic heart condition. Raising awareness through advocacy can help increase the rates of diagnosis and proper management. HCM is when the left ...

Partnership further supports trial recruitment; FORTITUDE-HCM to be highlighted at upcoming HCMA Annual Patient MeetingEnrollment underway for ...

Premature ventricular contraction (PVC) is a type of abnormal heartbeat, or arrhythmia. It happens when the heartbeat begins in the lower, rather than the upper, heart chambers. This creates an ...