Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) present with a wide variety of clinical symptoms that can be interpreted as other diseases causing delayed or misguided diagnosis and treatment.
The goals of this solution set are to close gaps in care related to:
- Recognition of HCM to improve the diagnosis and appropriate management of patients
- Detection of HCM based on symptoms and appropriate diagnostic strategies
- Clear, practical guidance for patients on treatment options
Heart House Roundtables
Heart House Patient Forums
- Shining a Light on HCM: The Patient Perspective (2021)
CardioSmart Patient Tools
- Treatments for HCM (infographic)
- Your Action Plan for Managing HCM
- Weighing Different Treatments for HCM
- Keeping Track of Symptoms and How HCM Affects Your Life
- HCM Exercise Planning Worksheet
- HCM Exercise Weekly Planner
- Stepping up to HCM
- HCM Family Screening and Genetic Testing: What You Need to Know
- HCM Family Screening and Testing Worksheet
- Listening to Your Body is Part of Managing HCM
- Know Your Choices for Treating HCM
- Family Screening for HCM
- Keeping a Positive Outlook with HCM
- Know What's Normal for You
- Talk About HCM With Your Family
- Speak Up About What Matters to You
- Talking With Your Care Team
- Finding Ways to Do Things You Love