Need to know:
LV dysfunction, arrhythmias, or syncope
"Athletes with an unequivocal diagnosis of LVNC and impaired systolic function or important atrial or ventricular tachyarrhythmias on ambulatory monitoring or exercise testing (or with a history of syncope) should not participate in competitive sports, with the possible exception of low-intensity class 1A sports, at least until more clinical information is available."
(Class III Recommendation; Level of Evidence C)
Normal LV function, no arrhythmias, no syncope
"Until more clinical information is available, participation in competitive sports may be considered for asymptomatic patients with a diagnosis of LVNC and normal systolic function, without important ventricular tachyarrhythmias on ambulatory monitoring or exercise testing, and specifically with no prior history of unexplained syncope."
(Class IIb Recommendation; Level of Evidence C)
Reference: Eligibility and Disqualification Recommendations for Competitive Athletes With Cardiovascular Abnormalities: Task Force 3: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy and Other Cardiomyopathies, and Myocarditis.
A Scientific Statement From the AHA and ACC. Circulation 2015
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Key: LV = left ventricle, LVNC = left ventricular non-compaction