Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia
Systematic Review on the Safety of Physical Exercise in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Recommendations from the Brazilian Society of Cardiology
By Stein R, Alô ROB, Ritt LEF and 18 others.
Abstract
Background
Although historically discouraged due to the risk of arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death (SCD), physical exercise (PE) may be safe and beneficial for individuals with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
Objective
To evaluate the association between PE and the incidence of mortality and arrhythmic events in adults with HCM, stratifying the analysis according to different types and intensities of exercise.
