In the Thick of It

How do you envision the role of gene therapy in shaping the future of cardiac care? In today’s episode, your host, Dr. Sharlene Day , engages in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Carolyn Ho , delving into the transformative world of gene therapy. Together, they navigate the complexities of gene therapy's fundamental concepts and potential applications in treating genetic cardiomyopathies and a...

Are the symptoms of nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (nHCM) holding patients back from living their fullest lives? Join Dr. Melissa Lyle and Dr. Michelle Kittleson as they unravel the mysteries of nHCM symptoms like congestion, angina, and exercise intolerance. How can we better manage these symptoms and pave the way for improved quality of life? Tune in as they explore innovative soluti...

In today’s episode, Cardiologist Dr. Caroline Coats is talking with with Dr. James Moon , the CEO of Mycardium AI Ltd , and a distinguished Professor of Cardiology at University College London.  Dr. Moon’s groundbreaking work in cardiac MRI, especially in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, has changed the way professionals understand and diagnose heart conditions. Today, we’re delving into his wealth of...

Our topic of discussion today is a critical one that impacts the world of cardiology and beyond cardiac myosin inhibitors. This cutting-edge area of research has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach cardiac diseases, and our experts are here to shed light on the latest developments, breakthroughs, and implications for patients and athletes alike. So, whether you're a medical professi...

You’re listening to In the Thick of It, a podcast from the HCM Society, where we interview experts in the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy field, to broaden the awareness of new HCM studies & advancements! In this episode, Dr. Robyn Bryde and Dr. Bradley Lander will interview each presenting author of the selected abstracts to tell us more about their HCM research. The guests are Dr. Said Alsidawi...

Welcome to "In the Thick of It," a podcast by the HCM Society, dedicated to shedding light on the latest developments in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. In this episode, Cardiologist Dr. Robyn Bryde engages in an insightful conversation with Dr. Michael Emery. They delve into the crucial topic of exercise restrictions in HCM, exploring the art of crafting exercise prescriptions, counseling athletes a...

Today, host Dr. Eli Friedman chats with Dr. Ahmad Masri, of Oregan Health Sciences University Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center. Dr. Friedman and Dr. Masri are good friends and former coworkers, and today they’re talking about finding treatment for patients with non-obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, specifically focusing on drugs on clinical trials and Cardio Mitotrope Ninerafaxstat. Join...

Today, host Dr. Bradley Lander chats with Lisa Salberg, the founder of the HCMA, the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association . Since 1996, Lisa has been on a journey to educate, advocate, and support other patients based on her experience with HCM - including medical errors that nearly cost her life, and the death of her sister. With a heartfelt story and personal experiences of HCM, Lisa shares t...

Today, cardiologist Dr. Robyn Bryde interviews Dr. Matthew Martinez , the Director of Sports Cardiology and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy at Morristown Medical Center in New Jersey . Recorded from the Care of the Athletic Heart Conference , they discuss the effects of vigorous exercise on patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Historically, patients with HCM were advised to restrict exerci...

On today's episode, professor of medicine and director of the HCM Center at Westchester Medical Center in New York, Dr. Srihari Naidu, speaks with Haslam Family Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine, Dr. Milind Desai. Dr. Desai has come today to discuss an article he wrote for the Journal of the American College of Cardiology , which looks at the long-term outcomes of septal reduction therapies...

Learn more here in the first episode of In the Thick of It by HCMS.  Special thanks to Dr. Rachel Lampert and the LIVE-HCM investigators for this important study! View Episode 1 slides In the Thick of It is brought to you by the HCM Society , and is produced by Earfluence .