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    • Prevent Problems With HOCM

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      Taking Her Health to Heart

      For over 30 years, a number of treatments and lifestyle changes have helped Vanessa manage her HOCM. Even through complications, she’s remained steadfast.

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      Strong Family Ties

      As a young athlete, Paul worried if his heart would give out. His cousin had died while jogging, and he had the same gene that can block blood flow.

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      A Medical History Helps Unravel a Mystery

      Early diagnosis is key for treating HOCM. Family medical history, highlighting heart-related conditions, and genetic testing can help pinpoint a mutation.

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      Hope on the Horizon

      With more research, doctors hope to have a better understanding of all the causes of HOCM, and ultimately, more targeted therapies.

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      Genes and Screens for Inherited Heart Disease

      Personally and professionally, Lisa Salberg is all too familiar with the genetic link and screenings for HOCM, a dangerous thickening of the heart muscle.

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