Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
is so much more than a problem with my heart.It’s living 10 years with a misdiagnosis.
It’s learning to take charge of my health.
It’s not waiting to seize opportunities.
We believe HCM is not just a heart problem.
It’s a human problem.
Thanh,
Diagnosed with HCM in 2023
Actual consented person with HCM.
Kitty (Mother),
Diagnosed with
HCM in 2024
Actual consented
person with HCM.
Eric (Son),
Diagnosed with
HCM in 2023
Actual consented
person with HCM.
What is HCM?
HCM is a condition that causes the heart muscles to pump too strongly. Over time, this can cause the heart muscle to thicken. This may mean that your heart doesn’t function as well as it should to deliver oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. HCM may make it difficult to perform daily activities.
There are 2 main types of HCM: nonobstructive HCM (nHCM) and obstructive HCM (oHCM)
In nHCM, the blood can still flow out of the heart without being blocked.
In oHCM, the thickened heart walls partially block the blood from flowing out of the heart.
HCM
is short for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
(hī-pər-’trō-fik ‘kär-dē-ō-(,)mī-’ä-pə-thē) 
HCM can affect more than the heart
HCM can take a toll on your physical, emotional, and social well-being. The toll can be made worse by delays in diagnoses, leaving some people to deal with worsening symptoms and no relief.
Fortunately, with the right diagnosis and care, people with HCM can find the relief they deserve and get back to living the life they want.
Allison,
Diagnosed with
HCM in 2020
Actual consented
person with HCM.
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