Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy program

Turn to Spectrum Health for nationally recognized hypertrophic cardiomyopathy care. You and your family benefit from our comprehensive approach to diagnosis, education and treatment.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common inherited heart disorder affecting anyone regardless of age, gender or ethnicity. The reported prevalence of HCM in the general population is about 1 in 500 people. It is a disease in which the heart muscle (myocardium) becomes abnormally thick (hypertrophied). The thickening usually occurs in the ventricular septum which is the area of the heart that separates the right side from the left side of the heart. It may interfere with normal heart function by narrowing the outflow of blood from the heart.

The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association recognizes Spectrum Health as a center of excellence. You’ll get the most effective care because our program offers: 

• Physicians with training and experience diagnosing and treating HCM 
• High-quality cardiovascular imaging services 
• Support services to help you live well with HCM 
• Ability to accommodate patients and families who live out of the area 
• Commitment to growing our understanding of HCM and its treatment through research