OK HR1005

Recognizes February 26, 2025, as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day at the State Capitol in Oklahoma.

Identifies HCM as the most common inheritable heart disease affecting 1 in 200 to 1 in 500 people, with an estimated 700,000 to 1,650,000 Americans having the condition but 85% remaining undiagnosed.

Notes that untreated HCM carries 3 to 4 times higher mortality risk than the general population and shares symptoms with other cardiovascular diseases including shortness of breath, chest pain, and fainting.

Emphasizes the importance of thorough cardiac screening, diagnostic testing (echocardiogram, cardiac MRI, genetic testing), and working with healthcare providers to understand management options including medications and surgical treatments.

Commits the Oklahoma House of Representatives to raising public awareness about HCM as a serious public health issue requiring appropriate care and diagnosis.