Cynthia, this group is so fortunate to have you and all your dedicated efforts to educate and help people with HCM. I was diagnosed with HCM about 1.5 years ago while visiting a NP for the flu. She heard a murmur and a few hours later after an echocardiogram they said I had HCM. I tried medicine for several months and still felt rotten, so last December I underwent a septal myectomy at Mayo and now feel wonderful. It's changed my life and I have not felt this good in 30 years. (I'm 55 now) The care here has been outstanding from diagnosis to rehab. I look forward to contributing when I can to the group and offering the patient perspective.