Chinese Expert Consensus on Rehabilitation and Exercise Management of Adult Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy(HCM)is the most common hereditary cardiomyopathy and the main etiology of sudden death during and post exercise.At present,the suggestion of exercise intensity for HCM patients is too cautious,and most HCM patients do not meet the minimum physical activity standard.However,more and more evidence show that rational exercise is of importance in improving HCM patients'exercise ability,quality of life and preventing adverse cardiovascular events.In order to standardize the management process of adult patients with HCM,the expert consensus writing committee composed of HCM experts,cardiac rehabilitation experts,sports medicine experts,nutrition experts,sleep experts,psychological experts and obstetrics experts in China formulated the Chinese Expert Consensus on Rehabilitation and Exercise Management of Adult Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.The consensus puts forward clear suggestions on important issues for adult HCM patients,such as exercise management,nutrition management,sleep,respiratory management,psychosocial intervention,leisure and work,family members screening,pregnancy management.