Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Our experienced team provides comprehensive, life-long care for people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the most common genetic disorder of the heart muscle. Our program is designated a Center of Excellence by the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association. We can provide a range of treatment options to help manage your symptoms. We work together to create a care plan that helps you maintain a healthy, active life. Our team can also provide genetic counseling for you and your family.
Conditions We Treat
- Fabry disease
- Danon disease
- Amyloidosis
Meet Your Care Team
Douglas M. BrinkleyJr, MD
- Cardiovascular Medicine, Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Transplantation, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy & Inherited Disease, Mechanical Circulatory Support
Rebecca R. HungMD, PhD
- Cardiovascular Medicine, Congestive Heart Failure, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy & Inherited Disease
Robert N. PianaMD
- Cardiovascular Medicine, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy & Inherited Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular Disease
Lynne W. StevensonMD
- Cardiovascular Medicine, Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Transplantation, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy & Inherited Disease, Inherited Cardiovascular Disease-Genetics, Mechanical Circulatory Support
Quinn S. WellsMD, Pharm.D., MSCI
- Cardiovascular Medicine, General Cardiology, Genetics, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy & Inherited Disease, Inherited Cardiovascular Disease-Genetics
Why Choose Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Care at Vanderbilt
- Recognized care
Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute is among the best heart programs in the nation and the top-ranked program in Tennessee. Our Genetic Cardiomyopathy Program and our interdisciplinary care team is one of 42 Centers of Excellence in the United States, delivering expert care for HCM in adults and children and providing genetic counseling for their families. For more information, visit the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association website.
- Skilled clinicians
Our cardiologists are trained and board-certified in adult cardiology. Our specialists have additional board certifications in advanced heart disease, advanced imaging, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, arrhythmias, congenital heart disease, structural catheter-based intervention and cardiac surgery.
- Seamless care, pediatrics to adult
Our team works closely with your doctors at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt to help you transition from pediatric care to adult care. We work with your doctors to create a care plan that meets your unique health goals and needs.
- Team approach
We follow over 300 patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Our heart specialists work closely with your primary care physician, local cardiologist and other specialists. Our specialist nurse navigator ensures that all of your providers are up-to-date to help you achieve and enjoy your best total health.
- National referral center for complex arrhythmias
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and other genetic heart muscle diseases are associated with risks for atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. Our electrophysiology specialists perform complex catheter ablation for many arrhythmias that cannot be treated elsewhere. They are experts in the implantation and management of pacing and defibrillation devices.
- Access to transplant
If heart or multi-organ transplant is the next step in your care, you’re already at the right place. Vanderbilt Health is one of the top heart transplant programs in the world, providing patients with outstanding outcomes and access to innovative new research and treatments.
- Clinical trials
Because we are part of an academic medical center, we offer access to some of the most promising new treatments and therapies being tested in clinical trials. Participating in a clinical trial is always optional. Find a clinical trial.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Cardiac computer tomography (CT scan) including 3D reconstruction
- Cardiopulmonary stress test
- Genetic testing
- Genetic counseling
- Cardiac event monitoring
Location
The hypertrophic cardiomyopathy clinic is located within the Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute on the 5th floor of Medical Center East.
Please let us know if you have prior cardiac testing. We will do our best to obtain records prior to your visit. You may receive a medical history questionnaire to complete prior to your visit, which will assist us in getting to know you.