Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Expertise

Clinical Services: Cardiology

Upper East Side
1305 York Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10021

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Program

Dr. Diala Steitieh

Director, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

“Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic cardiovascular disease. Our team at Weill Cornell Medicine understands that every individual with HCM is affected differently, and our goal is to offer a holistic evaluation and a personalized treatment plan for you and your family members. With our multidisciplinary team, you can be confident in the care you receive.”

Dr. Daniel McDonald

Medical Director, Advanced Heart Failure for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

“Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a complex and multi-faceted condition. Weill Cornell's Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program strives to deliver state of the art and patient-centered care. I am proud to be a heart failure cardiologist at Weill Cornell and am privileged to contribute to our team's effort to provide outstanding care to HCM patients.”

Symptoms of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Shortness of breath with activity
Chest discomfort
Palpitations
Abnormal heart rhythms, including atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia
Syncope
Dizziness

Care offered at our HCM Program

Genetic Testing

Genetic testing and counseling services are available in conjunction with the Medical Genetics program.

Echo

We perform regular echo and stress echos promptly, and keep track of when you need your next scan.

Cardiac MRI

We routinely perform MRIs in almost all HCM patients, helping to provide crutial information on disease prognosis.

Holter Monitor

Monitoring for arrhythmias is important in all HCM patients, this is done every ~1 year.

Surgery

If needed, we can help you decide on the utility of surgical management of HCM.

ASA

We offer minimally invasive methods of treating HCM, such as alcohol septal ablation (ASA).

Advanced Therapies

If you develop progressive heart failure, our team can help guide you on the best treatment approach.

Electrophysiology

Arrhythmias are common in HCM. Our electrophysiology team can help treat these, as well as placement of a defibrillator (ICD) if needed.

Pediatric Evaluation

Are you a parent with HCM? If so, your children require screening for HCM. Our collaboration with the pediatric cardiology division can help screen and treat all children.