Beware! Phenocopies of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy


Presenters: Ferhaan Ahmad, MD, PhD; Martha Grogan, MD; Matthew R. G. Taylor, MD, PhD; Tom Cilek

Summary: Accurate diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is critical. HCM is a chronic and progressive disease putting patients at risk of serious complications and co-morbidities. Early and correct detection may help reduce some of the consequences of HCM and improve outcomes. In this podcast, learn more about how to distinguish phenocopies from HCM.

Ferhaan Ahmad MD PhD
Ferhaan Ahmad, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Radiology, and Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
Director, Cardiovascular Genetics Program
Director, Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Martha Grogan, MD
Martha Grogan, MD 
Assistant Professor
Mayo Clinic
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Matthew R. G. Taylor, MD, PhD
Director, Adult Clinical Genetics, Department of Medicine
University of Colorado 
Anschutz Medical Campus
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Tom Cilek 
Patient Representative