First human gene editing performed on human embryo
Researchers have successfully used the gene-editing technique CRISPR to correct the gene responsible for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a human embryo. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 2, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
THIS inherited heart condition can cause sudden death - new test could identify risk
HYPERTROPHIC cardiomyopathy is a condition which can cause sudden death. The condition claimed the life of Miles Frost, Sir David Frost's son. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 11, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Spectrum Health Cardiomyopathy Program named National Center of Excellence
(Spectrum Health) The Spectrum Health Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program has been designated a national Center of Excellence by the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (HCMA). Spectrum Health joins 25 other centers with this recognition, and becomes the second center in the state of Michigan. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common genetic cardiovascular disorder, and affects at least 1 in 500 people in the United States. HCMA Centers of Excellence are recognized for providing comprehensive diagnostic, treatment, education and research programs. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - March 29, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Brisk Walking Can Help in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Brisk Walking Can Help in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
The study"provides support for a regimen of unsupervised brisk walking 4 to 7 days per week for a minimum of 30 minutes, as a targeted intervention for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy."Heartwire from Medscape (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - March 18, 2017 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Study shows moderate exercise may aid HCM patients
Research suggests a change in current guidelines for people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy to include moderate exercise. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Moderate exercise may be beneficial for HCM patients
Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are urged to take it easy. But new research shows they might benefit from moderate aerobic exercise. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 17, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Moderate exercise may be beneficial for HCM patients
(Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan) Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are urged to take it easy. But new research shows they might benefit from moderate aerobic exercise. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - March 17, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Cardiac Symptoms Before Sudden Cardiac Death Caused by HCM Cardiac Symptoms Before Sudden Cardiac Death Caused by HCM
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a frequent cause of sudden cardiac death in young persons. Do most have prior cardiac symptoms? What type of symptoms do they experience?Europace (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 14, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Call to screen for silent killer sudden death gene
Premier League footballer Fabrice Muamba (pictured) collapsed on the pitch in 2012. His heart stopped for 78 minutes and he was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 1, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Afro-Caribbean vs. Caucasians Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Afro-Caribbean vs. Caucasians
How does ethnicity impact the clinical profile and outcomes in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?Heart (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 13, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Sep 9 Cardiology News Sep 9 Cardiology News
Trends in infective endocarditis, vein-graft intervention, use of OCT in ACS, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and electronic health records are discussed in this week ' s podcast.theheart.org on Medscape (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - September 9, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Appropriate ICD Therapy in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Appropriate ICD Therapy in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
ICDs are effective at terminating ventricular arrhythmias that cause the majority of sudden cardiac deaths in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, but is therapy being administered appropriately?Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 2, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Heart Metabolics begins Phase IIb trial of perhexiline to treat HCM
Irish biopharmaceutical company Heart Metabolics has begun its Phase IIb trial of perhexiline to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and moderate-to-severe heart failure with preserved left ventricular function. (Source: Drug Development Technology)
Source: Drug Development Technology - August 31, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Stem cell breakthrough unlocks mysteries associated with inherited heart condition
Using advanced stem cell technology, scientists have created a model of a heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) -- an excessive thickening of the heart that is associated with a number of rare and common illnesses, some of which have a strong genetic component. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 31, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Stem cell breakthrough unlocks mysteries associated with inherited heart condition
(The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine) Using advanced stem cell technology, scientists have created a model of a heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - August 30, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
