A member asked:

Is it safe for my son who has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy to use a trampoline?

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Dr. Barton Cook answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Not a good idea: He should be restricted from intense competitive sports to reduce the risk for sudden cardiac death. The trampoline is a fairly strenuous workout. His cardiologist will make specific recommendations based upon his particular clinical findings.

Answered 3/18/2014

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Perhaps not: This is an important conversation for you to have with your son's pediatric cardiologist. Children and adolescents with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have a significant, important risk of sudden death with exercise. Activity levels and limits should be carefully explored with your son's pediatric cardiologists.

Answered 12/22/2014

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