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More About This Title A Guide to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - ForPatients, Their Families and Interested Physicians3e
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Written by the authority on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and an HCM patient, and fully endorsed by the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (HCMA), the leading advocacy and support organization, the 3rd Edition of this best-selling guide offers unparalleled insight into all aspects of living with and treating HCM.
Accessible and practical, A Guide to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy For Patients, Their Families and Interested Physicians 3rd Edition:
- Answers the most pressing questions posed by patients, their families, and non-specialists
health professionals involved in their care - Covers everything from what is HCM and initial diagnosis of this increasingly prevalent
condition to the latest treatment options - Reflects the first-ever HCM guidelines published by the American Heart Association in 2011
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Barry J. Maron, MD, Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, Minneapolis, MN, USA; and Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA; and Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Mayo Medical School, Rochester, MN, USA
Lisa Salberg, Founder and CEO, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (HCMA), Hibernia, NJ, USA
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Acknowledgments and Dedications vii
Foreword viii
Introduction: Tips for using this book x
What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) 1
Historical perspective and names 3
How common is HCM? 5
What is the cause of HCM? 8
Structure of the heart 14
Heart function in HCM 21
Left ventricular outflow obstruction 22
When does HCM develop? 25
Gender and race 27
What are the symptoms of HCM? 28
How is HCM diagnosed and what tests are used? 31
Other tests that may be useful in assessing HCM in selected patients 38
Inaccurate diagnosis 40
General outlook for patients with HCM 40
Complications of HCM 43
Special considerations: athletes and sports activities 53
Treatments for HCM 55
Special considerations for implantable defibrillators 65
Obstructive sleep apnea and HCM 78
Gene therapy and stem cells 78
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) 79
HCM as a chronic disease: Is a cure available? 80
Are you newly diagnosed? 82
Adapting psychologically to HCM 84
Family screening 87
What about having children? pregnancy and delivery 89
Routine medical care 91
Community screening for HCM 96
Community outreach 97
Driving 98
Traveling 99
Military service 100
Social security benefits 101
Family and Medical Leave Act 103
Health insurance 103
Life insurance 105
Students 105
HCM centers 106
Support and advocacy groups (HCMA) 107
What research is being conducted? 110
The 36 most frequently asked questions about HCM that are addressed to the HCMA by patients, caregivers, and family members 112
Glossary 123
Further reading 130
HCMA membership application 135
Index 137
