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Dr Ravi Assomull
Cardiologist London – Dr Ravi Assomull
Can I exercise with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)?
Exercise can still play an important role in living well with dilated cardiomyopathy. Dr Ravi Assomull discusses how moderate physical activity may improve prognosis and overall wellbeing, while explaining why high-intensity or strenuous exercise programmes should usually be avoided.
Transcript
You absolutely can exercise with dilated cardiomyopathy and actually the evidence suggests that it helps in terms of improving your prognosis. We'd recommend a moderate level of exercise as opposed to any strenuous or high intensity programs.