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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic cardiovascular disease. Our team at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ understands that every individual with HCM is affected differently, and our goal is to offer a holistic evaluation and a personalized treatment plan for you and your family members. With our multidisciplinary team, you can be confident in the care you receive.
 is a genetic condition in which the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick (a process called hypertrophy). This thickening can make it harder for the heart to relax and fill properly, and in some cases, it can block blood flow out of the heart. Over time, the thickened muscle may also develop areas of scarring that can affect the heart’s electrical system and pumping function. HCM can be obstructive or nonobstructive. In obstructive HCM, the thickened muscle partially blocks blood flow leaving the heart. In nonobstructive HCM, the muscle is thickened but does not significantly block blood flow. Common symptoms include shortness of breath (especially with exertion), chest pain, palpitations, lightheadedness, fainting, and abnormal heart rhythms such as Ìý´Ç°ùÌý. However, some people with HCM may have few or no symptoms.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a complex and multi-faceted condition. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program strives to deliver state of the art and patient-centered care. As a patient you will have access to:
Our HCM program is actively engaged in research aimed at advancing the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of HCM. Through participation in clinical trials, outcomes-based studies, and collaborative research networks, our multidisciplinary team contributes to the development of evidence-based therapies and best practices. This research-focused approach allows us to translate the latest scientific discoveries directly into patient care, ensuring that individuals with HCM benefit from innovative treatments and continually improving clinical standards.
Arrhythmias are common in HCM. Our electrophysiology team can help treat these, as well as placement of a defibrillator (ICD) if needed.
To schedule an appointment to see one of our physicians with expertise in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, you may call our physician offices directly at (646) 962-5558.
If you are already an established patient, you may also request an appointment online using . We will make every effort to contact you within 24 hours.
Our staff is here to help coordinate your care. They will provide you with information on our physicians and their areas of expertise and help arrange for your visit and other testing when appropriate.
For more information about the HCMA and living wih HCM visit:
To prepare for your appointment, please ensure to bring the most recent reports (if available) of your echocardiogram, cardiac MRI, ambulatory holter monitor, stress echocardiogram, and other cardiac testing. If possible, it is best to also bring a CD containing images of your most recent echocardiogram. If you have a family history of HCM, please bring details of this history (who has been diagnosed, their clinical trajectory, and the results of any genetic testing).
