Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Exercise: Mutually Exclusive or Beneficial?
1Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Atlantic Health, Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ 07960, USA; Sports Cardiology and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Abstract:
Individuals with HCM have historically been held from participation in sports beyond mild-intensity exercise. Exercise improves functional capacity and indices of cardiac function even in those with HCM. Emerging data have demonstrated the safety of exercise in individuals with HCM. Improvement in risk stratification and a shared decision-making approach has led to a guideline endorsement for HCM providers to develop an informed plan for exercise and competitive athletics among the HCM population.
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