Exercise and Sports Participation in Children with Cardiomyopathy: A Review

Abstract Purpose of review There are numerous health benefits to exercise, including improved cardiovascular, metabolic, and mental health. Despite these many benefits, children with cardiomyopathy have been traditionally restricted from engaging in exercise or participating organized sports. The purpose this is summarize the current literature regarding utility cardiopulmonary testing, discuss safety sports participation cardiomyopathy, identify research gaps field. Recent findings We highlight relevant discussing hypertrophic dilated anthracycline-induced those ventricular assist device support. recent describing methods for risk stratification. Summary globally favors promoting after appropriate Additionally, we offer guidance how safely promote cardiomyopathy.