Heart murmurs are surprisingly common. Around 10 percent of adults and 40–50 percent of children have them, and Yale Medicine estimates that ... Read More
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
HCM: Why Genetic Testing Matters — Especially for Black Patients
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) may sound rare, but it isn’t. This condition affects an estimated one in 250 to 500 people in the United ... Read More
Yes, You Can Exercise With HCM—Here’s How to Do It Safely
If you’re living with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), you’ve probably heard mixed messages about exercise. For years, people with HCM ... Read More
What Is HCM? Lifestyle, Diet, and Self-Care Tips From Cardiologists
If you’ve recently been told you have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), your first question might be: What is HCM? HCM is a chronic heart ... Read More
A Heart Problem Almost Ended His Basketball Career Before It Began
When shooting guard King McClure showed up at Baylor University in 2015, he was one of the top recruits in the country. An NBA career seemed ... Read More
Understanding HCM: What You Need to Know
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is one of the most common inherited heart conditions, affecting as many as 1 in 500 people. Though it can ... Read More
This Triathlete Survived The Unthinkable: 40 Minutes Without a Steady Heartbeat
At 47, Mark Allen was in the best shape of his life. He was well on his way to his goal of competing in 50 events before his 50th ... Read More
Heart Failure In Your 20s? The Unknown Condition That Needs Awareness
As humans with a lot going on in our everyday lives, it’s easy not to consider certain things. It’s hard to keep up with every detail when ... Read More
Children and HCM: What Parents Need to Know
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) isn’t just a condition that affects adults—it can also be diagnosed in children, including infants. For ... Read More
3 Ways Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Presents Differently in Blacks
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic heart condition that causes the heart muscle to thicken, making it harder for the heart to ... Read More
What You Need to Know About the Latest HCM Guidelines
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a newly released clinical guideline may change the way ... Read More
This Heart Attack Survivor Turned The Pain Of A Family Secret Into Purpose
Eve Walker was 12 when her 16-year-old sister Louise collapsed at a party and died on the dance floor. Sixteen years later, in 2002, ... Read More