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.
Welcome, Opening Remarks, and Introductions
Andrea Gavin, HFSA Patient and HF-Cert Council member
- Introduction of Topic
- Acknowledgement of sponsors
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
My Journey with HCM
Ilton Cubero, MD, HF Cardiologist and HCM Patient
Q&A Segment – Provider and Patient will engage in question-and-answer segment with attendees
Closing Remarks
Andrea Gavin, HFSA Patient and HF-Cert Council member
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.