, /PRNewswire/ -- Global Heart Hub (GHH), the international alliance of heart patient organisations, today launches its 2024 Cardiomyopathy Awareness Campaign, along with cardiomyopathy patient organisations across the globe. Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that can occur at any age and can be passed down genetically. , is an important cause of heart failure and the leading reason for needing a heart transplant.
Often underdiagnosed, misdiagnosed, or diagnosed too late, the consequences of cardiomyopathy can be very serious. If untreated, cardiomyopathy can weaken the heart, leading to complications and to more serious conditions. Led by GHH's Cardiomyopathy Patient Council which has 24 patient organisation affiliates across 15 countries, this year's campaign focuses on patient and advocate stories on the impact of cardiomyopathy and the importance of recognising symptoms and knowing your family history.
"Cardiomyopathy is too often underdiagnosed, misdiagnosed or diagnosed too late. It is the predominant cause of sudden cardiac death in people under 35. We want to raise awareness and encourage people to 'Think Cardiomyopathy' by helping people recognise the signs and symptoms (which can be subtle) and knowing their family heart history, especially if they have lost a family member too early to heart diseases.
Many types of cardiomyopathy are inherited and can impact the risk for other family members," says , the new Chair of Global Heart Hub's Cardiomyopathy .
