Cardiomyopathy Within Everyone's Reach
Valerio Pelini Vice President AICARM
“La videoteca del cuore” is the most important project carried out by AICARM during the year that is ending. An initiative that promises to revolutionize doctor-patient communication in the field of cardiomyopathy. This project, conceived and created by the Association, presents itself as a multimedia archive of high educational and scientific value, designed to improve the lives of patients and their families.
The video library is divided into three main sections. The first explores the definition and diagnosis of cardiomyopathy, providing essential information on its many forms. The second analyzes the therapeutic options, from pharmacological to invasive treatments. Finally, the third section is dedicated to lifestyle: practical suggestions on nutrition, physical activity, pregnancy management and contraception, to live better with the disease.
Each content is presented in the form of videos enriched with slides commented by the best Italian and international specialists. Thanks to a popular but rigorous language, these materials are accessible to all, without sacrificing scientific quality. The video library, in fact, was created to be an inclusive tool, available free of charge upon registration through the AICARM digital platforms.
The project represents true excellence in the panorama of doctor-patient associations, positioning itself as a unique resource of its kind. Created thanks to the work of volunteers and the direct contribution of doctors, it is the result of a collective effort that synthesizes the best of the courses for expert patients and other information initiatives of the association.
Starting in 2025, AICARM will launch a communication campaign to inform patients, members and heart patients in general of the existence of this new resource. “La videoteca del cuore” is not just an archive: it is a point of reference for those seeking answers and support, all with simple digital access.
With this initiative, AICARM confirms its statutory mission: to improve the quality of life of people with cardiomyopathy and promote scientific knowledge of the disease, providing concrete tools to address it with awareness.
We invite you to explore this resource designed for patients, family members and anyone who wants to learn more about cardiomyopathies. To view the content you must register on the site and confirm your subscription via the link you will receive by email. You can access the video library here: Video Library of the Heart.
These are the contents of the video library:
Differential diagnosis in Cardiomyopathies – Prof. Maurizio Pieroni
Genetic Testing in Cardiomyopathies – Dr. Francesca Girolami
Arrhythmias in Cardiomyopathies – Prof. Maria Grazia Bongiorni
Therapies: old and new drugs – Prof. Franco Cecchi and Prof. Iacopo Olivotto
Invasive techniques – Prof. Pierluigi Stefano
The psychological consequences of diagnosis and therapies – Dr. Guendalina Rossi
Contraception and pregnancy – Dr. Laura Angeli
Recommended physical activity and quality of life – Prof. Flavio D'Ascenzi and Dr. Gian Luca Ragazzoni