HR1005 HFLR Page 1 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) HOUSE RESOLUTION 1005 By: Sneed AS INTRODUCED A Resolution recognizing February 26, 2025, as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day a t the State Capitol; and expressing the importance of 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; and WHEREAS, HCM is the most common inheritable heart disease and can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, or ethnic ity with a reported prevalence ranging from 1 in 200 to 1 in 500 in the general population; and WHEREAS, an estimated 700,000 to 1,650,000 people in the United States have HCM, yet 85% of them may remain undiagnosed; and HR1005 HFLR Page 2 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 WHEREAS, HCM shares symptoms with o ther common cardiovas cular and pulmonary diseases, such as shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, palpitations, and fainting, making it difficult to distinguish HCM from these other diseases; and WHEREAS, when untreated, all-caused mortality risk is 3 t o 4 times higher in patients with HCM than that of the general population; and 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; and WHEREAS, a health care provide r must conduct a thorough screening with cardiac health questions to help identify a risk of cardiac disorders both genetic and congenital; and WHEREAS, a health care provider may conduct several tests, including an echocardiogram, a cardiac MRI, or geneti c testing to confirm a family history of HCM, and must examine the heart to diagnose HCM; and 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 diffe rent management options, including prescription medications and surgical treatment options that may help; and WHEREAS, the fourth Wednesday in February is an appropriate day to observe Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day. HR1005 HFLR Page 3 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLV ED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE: THAT the fourth Wednesday, February 26, 2025, is hereby recognized by the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the State of Oklahoma as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awa reness Day, in order to raise public awareness about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy . THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives acknowledges the critical importance of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy awareness to improve cardiovascular health in the State of Okla homa. THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives supports raising awareness of the consequences of undiagnosed and untreated hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and the need to seek appropriate care for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as a serious public health issue . DIRECT TO CALENDAR.