Eden's Heart: The Chocolate Gene

Monday, June 20, 2011

The Chocolate Gene

...runs thick in our family!

1 comment:

Beth said...: LOL.....August should have been here for UD's bday. There was Baskin-Robbins ice cream cake.
Chocolate cake with chocolate mousse ice cream, topped with dk chocolate swirls. All I can tell you.......DELICIOUS!
The chocolate gene runs deep and strong.; June 20, 2011 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.