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HCM: A Change of Heart

September 12, 2024 - September 12, 2024 | Virtual

Agenda

HFSA will host a webinar on HCM: A Change of Heart on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00 - 6:45 PM ET. This patient and caregiver webinar will inform viewers on the key issues facing patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and their caregivers. View the program agenda below.

Program Agenda*

All sessions are listed in Eastern Time.

06:00 pm - 06:02 pm

Welcome, Opening Remarks, and Introductions

Andrea Gavin, HFSA Patient and HF-Cert Council member

  • Introduction of Topic
  • Acknowledgement of sponsors
06:02 pm - 06:20 pm

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) : A clinical overview and expert insights

Andres Carmona, MD, The Cleveland Clinic
 

Background:

  • What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)?
  • How common is HCM and what are the causes of HCM?
  • What are the signs and symptoms of HCM and how is it diagnosed?

What are the contemporary management strategies for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

  • Heart Failure management
  • Disease modifying treatment

Future directions and clinical trials for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

  • Therapies in the pipeline
  • Ongoing clinical trials

Current resources and support groups available for HCM patients

06:20 pm - 06:30 pm

My Journey with HCM
Ilton Cubero, MD, HF Cardiologist and HCM Patient

06:30 pm - 06:43 pm

Q&A Segment – Provider and Patient will engage in question-and-answer segment with attendees

06:43 pm - 06:45 pm

Closing Remarks
Andrea Gavin, HFSA Patient and HF-Cert Council member

06:45 pm - 06:45 pm

Visit Sponsor and Participating Patient and Provider Group Resource Pages
Attendees are welcome to visit resource pages on the event site for more information on living with heart failure.