Eden's Heart: Catching Up

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Catching Up

Eden and I are at the ranch this week for a little R&R and family time. This has been an especially good trip because we also brought my nephew, Zachary. They have had so much fun together... and of course, I forgot my camera cord, so I can't upload any pictures while we are here.

In the mean time, since I've been a little absent lately, I will update you on some other things Eden has been enjoying lately. My goal is to include some of her favorite music as well.

This is her favorite Friday morning activity: Therapy with Cindy!

She is gaining lots of core strength and endurance... a few of the things she was lacking after her heart transplant.

1 comment:

Beth said...: I love seeing Eden swinging and doing all those kid activities. She looks like she is having soooo much fun.

Aunt Beth; June 27, 2009 at 11:04 AM

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What is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, is one of the four main types of cardiomyopathy. Characterized by the abnormal growth of muscle fibers on the heart muscle, HCM often results in a thickened septum and/or left and right ventricle. The thickening of the muscle can result in a resistance of blood flow both in and out of the heart’s chambers. When this occurs, the heart must work harder to pump blood throughout the body.

While perceived to be somewhat rare, HCM affects an estimated one in 500 people. It is the number one reason for heart transplants and the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in people under age 30. HCM may be best known for its role in cardiac arrest and subsequent death in some young professional athletes. The cause of HCM is largely unknown, however current research suggests it is genetic in origin.