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Dr Ravi Assomull
Cardiologist London – Dr Ravi Assomull
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.
Transcript
Moderate levels of exercise are entirely appropriate for patients with HCM. We would advise against strenuous, high-intensity levels of exercise.