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This resolution supports the designation of the fourth Wednesday of February as "Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day" while highlighting the critical nature of this heart condition. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a chronic cardiac disease characterized by thickening of the heart muscle that can lead to serious complications like heart failure, stroke, and sudden cardiac death. The resolution notes that HCM is the most common inheritable heart disease, affecting between 700,000 and 1,650,000 people in the United States, with approximately 85 percent potentially undiagnosed. Because HCM shares symptoms with other cardiovascular diseases and can significantly increase mortality risk, the resolution emphasizes the importance of medical history awareness, thorough screening, and diagnostic testing. The House of Representatives supports raising public awareness about HCM, acknowledges its significance to cardiovascular health, and urges Americans to seek appropriate medical care and understanding of this potentially serious condition.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/305/all-info