Eden's Heart: 37 weeks

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

37 weeks

and counting...

4 comments:

Erin Murphy said...: You look beautiful!; December 1, 2009 at 4:33 PM
Eden Raine Murphy said...: Thanks Erin. I love it that when I see there is a comment, I know it's you. Are you the only person who reads this thing? :); December 1, 2009 at 9:32 PM
Eden Raine Murphy said...: Scratch that... I should have said you AND aunt Beth!; December 1, 2009 at 9:35 PM
The Moore Family said...: And cousin Amy!! i just don't comment enough. I love to see your updates. Keep them coming and I'll try and comment more :)!!!; December 3, 2009 at 6:07 PM

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.