Key result
ACM diagnosis drops intense exercise to ~2%, though few patients find counseling clear.
Why the study?
The impact of continuation of moderate and intense exercise after an arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) diagnosis remains largely unknown.
Population
194 patients with confirmed ACM or pathogenic variant carriers followed at a tertiary referral centre
Design
Cross-sectional, survey-based study
Authors
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Low post-diagnosis intense exercise in ACM suggests effective restriction adherence; leaves open optimal counselling impact on outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=194)
No
While patients with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy appropriately reduce exercise intensity post-diagnosis, there is significant room for improvement in the clarity and follow-up of exercise counselling.
Canu et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (n=194). Diagnosis of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy and exercise counselling vs. Pre-diagnosis status was evaluated on Exercise behaviour and adequacy of exercise counselling. Following a diagnosis of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, patient participation in intense exercise decreased from 13.9% to 2%, though only 33% found their exercise counselling clear.
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