One of the rarer causes of HCM is Fabry Disease, an inherited lack of an enzyme that breaks down red blood cells. The resulting "stuff" is deposited in the lysosomes of cells, most generally in heart and kidney cells. Today the FDA announced the approval of an enzyme replacement that actually may reverse the damage done by Fabry Disease; i.e., remove the "stuff" from heart, kidney and other cells, as well as prevent future deposits.
I was just officially diagnosed with obstructive HCM, as opposed to just plain old HCM, two days ago (although I was pretty sure I was obstructed from what I learned on this board) so am glad to have some hope of relief. I'm not sure when I can get access to the enzyme; I'm hoping soon. My cariologist has already inquired about how to get it and where it could be administered. (My hero! :P ) If I can't get it or it doesn't work quickly, I will be asking you all about ablation.
Hope this good news applies to more than just me on this board. Even if it doesn't, I just had to share my own good news!
Hope everyone has something to be happy about today!
Sue
I was just officially diagnosed with obstructive HCM, as opposed to just plain old HCM, two days ago (although I was pretty sure I was obstructed from what I learned on this board) so am glad to have some hope of relief. I'm not sure when I can get access to the enzyme; I'm hoping soon. My cariologist has already inquired about how to get it and where it could be administered. (My hero! :P ) If I can't get it or it doesn't work quickly, I will be asking you all about ablation.

Hope this good news applies to more than just me on this board. Even if it doesn't, I just had to share my own good news!

Sue
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