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Dear HCMA supporter,
The real St.Valentine, a heroic and sympathetic fellow, embodies the qualities that remind me our membership. The patients, families, and caregivers who strive to improve the lives of those living with HCM through their committment, time, donations, and volunteering initiatives. During this "heart" month, please accept this special e-Valentine from everyone here at the HCMA, to all of you living with HCM everyday in your lives, with your loved ones or with the patients you serve. Thanks for your support!
Lisa Salberg
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Gender disparity in diagnosis of HCM
In a report published in the Journal of Womans Health the findings of a review of the HCMA database reported. In this review of over 1200 patients with HCM gender proved to be a significant factor in proper identification of HCM. The data indicated that while woman report symptoms earlier then males they are diagnosed appropriately with HCM long after their male counterparts. FULL STORY |
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| Product Recalls:
Metoprolol Diltiazem & Disopyramide
The news a product recalls of Metoprolol, Diltiazem and Disopyramide need to be clearly understood. The Ethex Corporation has issued a recall of their products due to "processing problems" as disclosed to the HCMA in a phone call on February 2, 2009. FULL STORY |
Don't Be Shy, Be An HCMA Sweetheart
Do you want to help the HCMA during Heart Month? Join the HCMA Facebook community and help us raise awareness and funds! Please pledge to raise funds. In these difficult financial times, we need all the help we can get to ensure we are here to help others. Must include your name and address, so we can mail it out. FULL STORY
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