[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 305 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 305

   Expressing support for the designation of the fourth Wednesday of 
       February as ``Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 8, 2025

 Mr. LaHood submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                  the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Expressing support for the designation of the fourth Wednesday of 
       February as ``Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day''.

Whereas hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (``HCM'') is a chronic cardiac disease 
        involving thickening of the heart muscle and can potentially lead to 
        debilitating symptoms and serious complications including heart failure, 
        atrial fibrillation, stroke, and in rare cases sudden cardiac death;
Whereas HCM is the most common inheritable heart disease and can affect anyone 
        regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity with a reported prevalence 
        ranging from 1 in 200 to 1 in 500 in the general population;
Whereas an estimated 700,000 to 1,650,000 people in the United States have HCM, 
        yet 85 percent of them may remain undiagnosed;
Whereas HCM shares symptoms with other common cardiovascular and pulmonary 
        diseases, such as shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, 
        palpitations, and fainting, making it difficult to distinguish HCM from 
        these other diseases;
Whereas, when untreated, all-cause mortality risk is 3 to 4 times higher in 
        patients with HCM than that of the general population;
Whereas knowing one's medical history and any signs and symptoms of HCM is an 
        important first step in receiving an accurate diagnosis of HCM;
Whereas a health care provider must conduct thorough screening with cardiac 
        health questions to help identify a risk of cardiac disorders, both 
        genetic and congenital;
Whereas a health care provider may conduct several tests, including an 
        echocardiogram, a cardiac MRI, or genetic testing to confirm a family 
        history of HCM, and must examine the heart to diagnose HCM;
Whereas, following a diagnosis of HCM, it is important for patients to work with 
        their health care provider to learn more about their disease and 
        understand different management options, including prescription 
        medicines and surgical treatment options that may help; and
Whereas ``Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day'' is expected to be observed 
        in the United States for years to come, providing hope and information 
        for patients, caregivers, and families around the country: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of ``Hypertrophic 
        Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day'';
            (2) acknowledges the critical importance of hypertrophic 
        cardiomyopathy awareness to improve cardiovascular health; and
            (3) recognizes the need to raise public awareness of the 
        consequences of undiagnosed and untreated hypertrophic 
        cardiomyopathy and urges all Americans to seek appropriate 
        care.
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