This HeartLife Academy course on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is designed to give you a deep understanding of HCM and the tools you need to manage it effectively and improve your quality of life. The course will explore what HCM is, its causes and risk factors, including its genetic component, as well as common symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath and diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, MRIs and genetic testing. You will learn how HCM is inherited, the role of genetic testing, and the importance of family member support and screening. The course will also cover medications used to treat HCM, such as beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers, lifestyle modifications, such as diet and exercise, and surgical and interventional treatments such as myectomy and alcohol septal ablation, as well as the role of implantable devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators. Additionally, the course will provide you with strategies for living with HCM, such as medication adherence, symptom monitoring, finding emotional support, and connecting with others in the HCM community, as well as address specific considerations for children and adolescents, athletes, and pregnant women. Finally, the course will cover the latest findings in HCM research, emerging treatments, and how patients can get involved in research and advocacy efforts.
Patient Perspective
Course Content
Course Includes
- 8 Lessons
- Course Certificate
This course was made possible through unrestricted funding from BMS. 
This course was made possible with funding from the HeartLife Foundation.
