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Greg Ruf’s Story – Part 1 of his experience with dilated cardiomyopathy. Through a series of videos, he will talk through his life before DCM, his diagnosis, his life after being diagnosed, and his health today. We hope it provides an insight into one patient’s journey with the disease while providing a connection with someone
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We’d like to introduce you to a member of our DCM community: Kaitlyn Amos. Kaitlyn was raised in Waco, Texas, and grew up playing sports. In the fall of 2006, she went on to study at and play soccer for Baylor University. During freshman year, she started to notice a decrease in stamina and eventually,
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We heard you! Many DCM patients and family members have expressed a need for local DCM support groups where they can discuss their shared experiences with dilated cardiomyopathy. As a result of your input, we are excited to announce the DCM Foundation is beginning discussions with a number of DCM hospitals and research centers around
Learn tips and tricks to navigate financial and insurance aspects of staying in care, from dealing with insurance companies and medical providers, to managing prescription drug costs…
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In the UK there’s a debate about whether heart failure patients should be moved to a higher priority for COVID-19 vaccinations. In the US, priority levels vary by state, but the President has signaled he wants everyone age 16+ to have access to the vaccines quickly. Be sure to learn about vaccines from reliable
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Genetics of DCM: Hope for the Future. Presented by DCM Foundation in partnership with our sponsor, Pfizer. Speaker: Dr. Calum MacRae from Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Written by Mirela Dezman – Zagreb, Croatia, Europe I want to share our story because I think it is extremely important to raise awareness of the existence of a method that can save many young lives and can give a big step forward in the treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy among children. The method is called
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Basics of DCM information and education followed by Q&A with Dr. Ray Hershberger, renowned cardiologist and DCM researcher.
Newer models of smartphones, such as the iPhone 12, can interfere with the operation of ICDs if the phone is placed in close proximity to the device or over the device. For your safety and to ensure that the device operates correctly, always remember to keep your phone at least six inches from your device.
Living with a Pacemaker or ICD webinar hosted by DCM Foundation with guest speaker, Doug Rachac
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