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Tales from the Heart is a unique collection of educational, inspirational, and enlightening discussions with the stakeholders in the field of cardiology that come straight from the heart. The guests are patients, physicians, healthcare professionals, industry leaders, state and federal regulators and legislators, journalists, and more. Each story delves into the world of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Associations network and uncovers the true face of HCM from every angle. Patients will inspire you, medical professionals will educate you, and we may even motivate you to learn more and get involved.
In season two Tales welcomes new regular co-host including, Dr. Martin Maron, Dr. Harry Lever, Dr Steve Ommen, Dr. Alex de Feria and more!
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Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
In this episode we welcome Julie, HCMA’s new Volunteer Coordinator. Julie and Lisa talk about the programs they have planned for HCMA in the future. They have been friends since early childhood and reflect on the day Lisa was first diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Julie also talks about her son David who is on the Autism spectrum and her experience raising and taking care of him. You will see why Julie is such a great fit for the HCMA community and how she is truly part of the bighearted family!
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Host Lisa Salberg discusses exercise, obstruction and hypertrophy with Dr. Martin Maron from Tufts Medical Center.
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
In this episode of Tales from the Heart, host Lisa Salberg discusses genetic testing with Invitae representative Dr. Tom Callis -PhD.
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
In this episode we discuss risk of sudden cardiac arrest vs. the symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy(HCM). A common misconception is that absence of symptoms means absence of risk of cardiac arrest. HCM patient Cole Mitchell discusses what it was like for him to receive an implantable defibrillator in his teens. His story clearly illustrates how real the risk factors can be. To read more about HCM risk factors read the 2011 ACCF/AHA Guidelines - section 6.3