When the Heart Walls Thicken - HCOM explained.

Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)

In this podcast, we look into a condition that’s often hidden, yet can have life-changing—and even life-threatening—effects: hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, or HOCM. This genetic heart disease causes the walls of the heart, especially the septum, to thicken abnormally, making it harder for blood to flow and putting patients at risk for chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, and even sudden cardiac arrest. We explore what causes HOCM, the warning signs you should never ignore, questions you can ask to help identify it, and the treatments that can help people live long, healthy lives. Whether you’re a medical professional, a patient, or someone with a family history of heart disease, this conversation will help shed light on one of the most important—and often overlooked—cardiac conditions.