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#7: New guidelines for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with Dr Bernard Gersh

May 30, 2012 10:15 EDT


"They are about as heavy as a baby, but take about three times longer to produce!"

Dr Robert Simari asks Dr Bernard Gersh about the challenges and rewards of writing the 2011 hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) guidelines—from the tough task of reaching consensus in an area that lacks clinical trials, to the satisfaction of finally publishing the first guideline document for HCM.

 

See also:

First-of-kind HCM diagnosis, treatment recommendations published

New recommendations for genetic testing of various channelopathies and cardiomyopathies: HRS/EHRA

 

Dr Gersh has no relevant financial disclosures.

Dr Simari has no relevant financial disclosures.





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#7: New guidelines for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with Dr Bernard Gersh
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August 9, 2012 12:49 (EDT)
rosanne skopp

I am not a medical professional but my husband has HCM (age 74)and has had genetic testing as have all four of our adult children and most of our grandchildren.  Except for my husband, the others who have tested positive genetically (2 with both mutations, one with one mutation, one with no mutations) are phenotype negative.  All are very active.  I was hoping to hear your recommendations to them.  Am I to assume that no one really knows what to recommend?  Should they be jogging, playing frisbee, swimming laps, playing soccer, running competitively?  Some of them are doing one or all of these activities. One will be entering the Israeli army in less than two years.  What would you recommend?  We know that weightlifting is definitely discouraged but what about all of the rest? 

I note that you are not obligated to answer these questions.  It would be exceptionally helpful to our family if you would.  Thank you.


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Mayo Clinic in collaboration with theheart.org brings you context to the latest news, trials, and trends in cardiovascular medicine. Catch up on the latest in cardiology with Dr Bernard Gersh and his guests.