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Exercise Training and Cardiac Remodeling in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Maddison Weber1, Mohammed Azouz1, Ella Young2
1Creighton University Medical Center; 7500 Mercy Road, Omaha, NE, 68124, USA.
Critical Pathways in Cardiology
|May 4, 2026
Summary
Structured exercise is safe for individuals with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), showing no adverse cardiac remodeling or increased arrhythmia risk. Personalized exercise plans may offer functional benefits for HCM patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Genetics
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common inherited heart condition and a leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young people.
- Historically, exercise was restricted in HCM patients due to concerns about arrhythmias and obstruction, but recent evidence suggests otherwise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically evaluate the impact of structured and habitual exercise on cardiac structure, function, biomarkers, exercise capacity, and safety in individuals with HCM.
- To challenge traditional exercise restrictions for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review and meta-analysis following PRISMA 2020 guidelines.
- Included randomized and observational studies of patients aged 12+ with confirmed HCM.
- Analyzed outcomes including cardiac remodeling, ejection fraction, BNP, VO₂ peak, BMI, and adverse events.
Main Results:
- Eleven studies with 1,457 participants were analyzed.
- Exercise showed no adverse effects on cardiac structure, function, or biomarkers.
- VO₂ peak improvements were variable, and no excess adverse events were reported.
Conclusions:
- Structured and habitual exercise are safe for HCM patients, without increased risk of adverse remodeling or arrhythmias.
- Individualized, supervised exercise prescriptions and patient-centered counseling are recommended for potential functional benefits.
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