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HCM is a more common genetic cardiovascular disorder than you may realise , affecting approximately 1 in 200 people . It involves thickening of the heart muscle , which can cause heart failure symptoms and can require a heart transplant .
Unfortunately , HCM is frequently misdiagnosed as asthma , anxiety or coronary artery disease . Treatments for these conditions are vastly different from HCM treatments , so getting the correct diagnosis is essential for patients . Make the cardiology referral and ensure that your patient is checked for HCM .
HCM Academy is a free online educational program designed to measurably improve clinician understanding and confidence around HCM . Specifically designed with primary care in mind , this webinar series will be developed by renowned HCM-experts . The curriculum aims to provide education and awareness surrounding HCM to support earlier diagnosis and improve disease management in primary care .
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The HCM Academy primary care webinar series is being delivered by HCM specialists globally . These free webinars will feature clinical workup and example images and will be interactive : pose your questions to the experts . All webinars aim to help you better your clinical practice surrounding HCM .
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In parallel to the live webinars , there are free online resources , including CME webinar archives ( coming soon ), online modules and case studies ( available now ), and patient journey videos ( available now ).
Access these online resources anytime , anywhere via the HCM Academy website .
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