4. HCM Care Evolution: Building Patient-Centric Excellence, with Lisa Salberg

Today, host Dr. Bradley Lander chats with Lisa Salberg, the founder of the HCMA, the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association. Since 1996, Lisa has been on a journey to educate, advocate, and support other patients based on her experience with HCM - including medical errors that nearly cost her life, and the death of her sister.With a heartfelt story and personal experiences of HCM, Lisa shares the importance of creating comprehensive care centers for HCM patients. From the early days of limited understanding and awareness to the present, she highlights the evolution of HCM care, emphasizing the critical role of multidisciplinary approaches. By tuning in, you'll unwrap how HCM centers of excellence strive to provide holistic patient care, optimize treatment strategies, and incorporate mental health support, ultimately aiming to enhance the quality of life for those living with this complex genetic heart condition.In the Thick of It is brought to you by the HCM Society, and is produced by Earfluence.