Can I exercise with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)?
People with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can still exercise safely in many cases. Dr Ravi Assomull explains why moderate levels of physical activity are usually appropriate, while very strenuous or high-intensity exercise should generally be avoided.
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Moderate levels of exercise are entirely appropriate for patients with HCM. We would advise against strenuous, high-intensity levels of exercise.
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