Eden's Heart: A breath of fresh air

Friday, October 16, 2009

A breath of fresh air

Last weekend we attempted our annual drive through the mountains to admire the fall foliage, but we missed it. There is typically a peak weekend where you can view the aspen trees at their perfect stage of golds and reds. Last year we really lucked out. We've had an odd start to autumn with some unseasonably cold days... they must have altered the leaves.

We made the best of it by entertaining an energetic Eden at the park in Golden and topped it off with a nice cup of hot chocolate.

Oh, how we LOVE this time of year!

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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.