It is critical that cardiomyopathy patients receive treatment from a medical center that specializes in cardiomyopathy or heart failure. It is important to note that not all cardiologists are specially trained in these two areas. When seeking expert care for your cardiomyopathy or heart failure, do not look only for a single doctor to manage your
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Heart Failure Awareness Campaign 2023 – Highlight Heart Failure and Save Lives
New initiative by Global Heart Hub aims to raise public awareness of heart disease More than 60 million people worldwide are affected by heart failure. A MAJOR global initiative during the month of May aims to raise public awareness of Heart Failure in an effort to save lives. The Global Heart Failure Awareness Month 2023
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Finding a Hereditary Link After Being Diagnosed with DCM at Age 40
Leading up to the exciting launch of the Genetic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Consortium during our March 8th webinar, we thought it fitting to share Andrea’s story of learning that she has genetic DCM and how this has potentially saved her life… Andrea was recently diagnosed with genetic DCM at age 40, despite not having any symptoms.
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Signs of Heart Disease May be More Subtle in Women than Men
“Symptoms of heart disease — the country’s No. 1 killer — may be more subtle and varied in women than in men, according to a review recently published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation. Understanding the differences in symptoms is particularly important for women. Corrine Jurgens, an author of the review and an associate
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