In December 2004, HCMA President, Lisa Salberg, visted the Cleveland Clinic. During this visit she was able to witness a myectomy. This is article is not only a look at the Cleveland Clinic, it is a look at HCM and myectomy in a new and interesting way.

The debate between methods of septal reduction have taken a new twist. In this "Point - Counter Point" article from JACC a case is made as to why surgical myectomy remains the "Gold Standard" dor spetal reduction. While in the counter point the authors dismiss myectomy as a treatment of the past. Read on to learn more.

The place--Morristown NJ!
The event--8th Annual HCMA meeting is on its way!

The agenda and more information will be sent in an enewsletter within the next 2 weeks! Keep your eyes open for this wonderful list of speakers and topics.

Come for the meeting and stay for the golf! More information to follow on how YOU can participate and how you can sponsor this event.

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