In the Thick of It

By: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Medical Society
  • Summary

  • Tune into our bi-monthly podcast where we interview experts in the field to broaden the awareness of new HCM studies & advancements!
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Episodes
  • Valve Disease and HCM: Predicting and Preventing Complications
    Jan 8 2025

    How do hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and aortic valve disease intersect, and what makes managing these patients so challenging? In this episode of In the Thick of It, Dr. Srihari Naidu and Dr. Megan Coylewright explore the complexities of aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in patients with HCM. What challenges arise when HCM patients undergo aortic valve replacement, and how can these risks be mitigated? They discuss the risks of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, strategies to optimize patient outcomes, and the importance of distinguishing HCM from other conditions like amyloidosis. Tune in to learn about the role of advanced imaging, careful patient selection, and multidisciplinary heart teams in managing these overlapping conditions effectively.

    Season 2 of In the Thick of It is brought to you by the HCM Society, is supported by sponsorship from Cytokinetics, and is produced by Earfluence.

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    33 mins
  • Cracking the Code: The Role of Genetics in HCM Diagnosis, Screening, & Treatment
    Dec 23 2024

    How has genetic testing transformed the understanding and care of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? In this episode of In the Thick of It, Dr. Victoria Parikh and genetic counselor Tia Moscarello from the Stanford Center for Inherited Cardiovascular Disease explore the powerful role of genetics in HCM diagnosis, family screening, and treatment. They discuss groundbreaking advancements like gene therapy, precision medicine, and the evolving understanding of variants of uncertain significance (VUS). Tune in to learn how genetic insights are driving early detection, personalized therapies, and even potential cures for HCM, offering hope for patients and their families.

    Season 2 of In the Thick of It is brought to you by the HCM Society, is supported by sponsorship from Cytokinetics, and is produced by Earfluence.

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    30 mins
  • From Imaging to Intervention: Navigating Apical Aneurysms in HCM
    Dec 4 2024

    What are left ventricular apical aneurysms, and why do they pose such a high risk in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients? In this episode of In the Thick of It, Dr. Ethan Rowin and Dr. Jeffrey Geske delve into this rare but critical HCM phenotype. They discuss how to accurately define and detect apical aneurysms, the importance of advanced imaging techniques like contrast echocardiography and cardiac MRI, and the elevated risks of sudden cardiac death and stroke these patients face. This insightful conversation also provides insights into the evolving guidelines for ICD placement and the nuanced role of aneurysm size in risk stratification. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of HCM’s most challenging presentations.

    Season 2 of In the Thick of It is brought to you by the HCM Society, is supported by sponsorship from Cytokinetics, and is produced by Earfluence.

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    38 mins

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