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Cardiopulmonary exercise testing in Fabry disease: is it an early marker of cardiomyopathy?

Heart BMJ

Cardiomyopathy is a primary determinant of prognosis in FD and typically presents as a heart failure (HF) with a preserved ejection fraction phenotype. Cardiomyopathy is a primary determinant of prognosis in FD and typically presents as a heart failure (HF) with a preserved ejection fraction phenotype.

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Factors associated with high-intensity physical activity and sudden cardiac death in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Heart BMJ

Background High-intensity physical activity has traditionally been discouraged in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy due to concerns about triggering sudden cardiac death. However, current guidelines adopt a more liberal stance, and evidence on risk factors for exercise-related sudden cardiac death remains limited.

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Prevalence and functional impact of chronotropic incompetence in amyloid cardiomyopathy: a multicentre analysis

Heart BMJ

Background Little evidence is available about heart rate (HR) response to exercise as well as its relationship with functional capacity in amyloid cardiomyopathy. Methods Data from 172 outpatients with amyloid cardiomyopathy who performed a maximal CPET and who had no significant rhythm disorders were analysed.

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Exercise, new drug class recommended for management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Experts released a new clinical guideline for effectively managing individuals diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The guideline reiterates the importance of collaborative decision-making with patients who have HCM and provides updated recommendations for the most effective treatment pathways for adult and pediatric patients.

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New drug makes exercise, everyday tasks easier for people with common heart condition

Science Daily - Heart Disease

People with the heart condition obstructive cardiomyopathy were able to use significantly more oxygen while exercising after taking the investigational drug aficamten, according to a new study.

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Guidelines Add Drug Class, Endorse More Exercise

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Updates to national guidelines for the management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) endorse cardiac myosin inhibitor use in certain cases, greenlight more intensive physical activity, and expand treatment options for young.

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New Treatment in Pipeline for Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

DAIC

Getty Images milla1cf Tue, 05/14/2024 - 13:00 May 14, 2024 — One of the most common genetic heart diseases worldwide, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) causes the walls of the left ventricle to become thick and stiff. All participants were receiving background medical therapy and had reduced exercise capacity.