Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Personal Stories

Facing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can be a daunting task. You have every reason to be hopeful and positive about your outlook. You’re in good company: hear from other patients sharing their experience with HCM.

After HCM and a heart transplant, Texas mother feels better than ever
After years unable to walk a few steps without getting winded, Kimberly Connell now spends her days happily chasing her 2-year-old daughter, Kenyah. The journey to get to this place in her life, Kim says, was anything but easy. Read Kim's story.

After her cardiac arrest, woman’s family prepared for the worst
Though she long had symptoms, her diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy came just months before crisis. Read Danielle's story.

Minnesota woman ‘outliving’ odds of hereditary heart condition is making a difference. Read Karen's story. 

Walking the talk
After undergoing surgery to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), Sharon Bond founded a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease. Read Sharon's story.