“COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine shows the benefit of having patients with advanced disease from dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) undergo genetic testing to help identify the inherited heart muscle disease in family members. Researchers found that DCM patients with advanced heart disease, defined as
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2023 DCM Patient & Family Conference
Please click on this link or the image above to view a recording of this webinar and learn about: DCM Basics Overview The Future of DCM Therapies Support for Your DCM Journey Living with DCM – Panel Discussion with 3 Patients Live Q&A
Second Annual DCM Patient & Family Virtual Conference
We hope you can JOIN US for our second annual DCM Patient & Family Conference, taking place online Wednesday, October 18th from 6:00-7:30 PM ET. Click HERE to register. This year’s conference features information to help guide you on your DCM journey and three special guest speakers – all DCM patients who are living well
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DCM & Heart Transplant – 3 Patient Stories
Please click on this link or the image above to view a recording of this webinar and learn about: Heart Transplant Overview A New Heart Transport Technology Stories from Heart Transplant Patients Live Panel Q&A Additional Heart Transplant Resources & Information: Click here to view a more detailed webinar called “The Heart Transplant Journey – What You
Teaming Up for Children’s Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month
The DCM Foundation Is Teaming up with the Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation to Call Attention to a Deadly Heart Disease The DCM Foundation is proud to partner with the Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation (CCF) to promote Children’s Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month throughout the month of September. The awareness month calls attention to the signs, symptoms, and risk factors for
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Jim’s DCM Story – “The Hardcore Battle.”
“My story is the hardcore battle.” Jim Hogan has been fighting that battle since he was diagnosed with non-ischemic DCM in December 2021. The six months after his diagnosis were hard because he thought he only had a year to live. He got his affairs in order and started to disappear: he lost weight, sold
DCM Basics – Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Please click on this link or the image above to view a recording of this webinar and learn about: Causes of DCM Symptoms of DCM and How is DCM Diagnosed Stages of Heart Failure Common Treatments for DCM Q&A Session with a Cardiologist Additional Resources & Information: Treatments for DCM: https://dcmfoundation.org/living-with-dcm/treatments-for-dcm All DCMF Recorded Webinars: https://dcmfoundation.org/webinars-news/recorded-webinars Genetics and
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Amazing Gene Discovery & Treatment for Infantile DCM
Good news! Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine identified a new cause of infantile DCM and reversed the effects of the mutation. “In an effort to determine the cause behind a rare condition that causes heart failure in children, University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers have identified new gene mutations responsible
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Cardiomyopathy, Genetics, and YOU – webinar
Please click on this link or the image above to view a recording of this webinar and learn about: Cardiomyopathy, Genetics, and YOU Getting Better Care: How to find the best doctor(s) for your care and why this is so important Getting More Involved: Learn how patients can get more involved in the Genetic Cardiomyopathy
Genetic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Week
Genetic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Consortium (GCAC) is Proud to Support Global Heart Hub in Their Second Annual Cardiomyopathy Awareness Week Columbus, Ohio, 26 June, 2023 – The Genetic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Consortium (“GCAC”) is excited to partner with Global Heart Hub to support the second annual Cardiomyopathy Awareness Week, taking place June 26 – July 2, 2023. This