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Belinda Gray1, Michael J Ackerman2, Mark S Link3
1Department of Cardiology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital; Faculty of Medicine and Health University of Sydney; Centre for Cardiovascular Research, Centenary Institute, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Abstract:
Historically, individuals with HCM have been restricted from vigorous competitive sports due to concerns for risk of sudden death. More recently, prospective data are emerging that individuals with HCM who participate in vigorous sports do not have increased arrhythmic risk compared to the less active, and series of athletes with HCM continuing to compete, while small, have not shown high risk. Guidelines are evolving, and while differences exist, all now recommend an individualized approach and shared decision-making for athletes with HCM wishing to return to play.
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