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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy symptoms and treatment
MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, also known as HCM, is the most common genetically inherited cardiac disease. It is caused by a mutatio...
By Amanda Jepson, MD MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterThe heart is one of the most important organs – pumping blood and oxygen throughout your body. Sometimes abnormalities form while the baby i...
Heart attacks, early signs and your role as a bystander
MercyOne Dubuque and Clinton Medical Center
With only a 12% survival rate, widow maker heart attacks can be terrifying. Time is crucial, and ensuring you get medical attention immediatel...