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Table 11 Non-pharmacological interventions recommended by the included CPGs for HCM

From: Quality appraisal and descriptive analysis of clinical practice guidelines for self-managed non-pharmacological interventions of cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review

Intervention types

Recommended self-managed non-pharmacological interventions

COR/LOE

Grading system used

Guidelines

Physical activity

For most patients with HCM

Form: mild- to moderate-intensity recreational exercise

Duration/Frequency: NR

I/B-NR

ACC/AHA Clinical Practice Guideline Recommendation Classification System (Updated May 2019)

AHA/ACC HCM (2020)

Physical activity

For most patients with HCM

Form: low-intensity competitive sports

Duration/Frequency: NR

2a/C-EO

ACC/AHA Clinical Practice Guideline Recommendation Classification System (Updated May 2019)

AHA/ACC HCM (2020)

Physical activity

Individuals who are genotype-positive, phenotype-negative for HCM

Form: competitive athletics of any intensity

Duration/Frequency: NR

2a/C-LD

ACC/AHA Clinical Practice Guideline Recommendation Classification System (Updated May 2019)

AHA/ACC HCM (2020)

  1. NR, not reported; COR, Class of Recommendation; LOE, Level of Evidence