EPISODE · Dec 24, 2025 · 7 MIN

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

from NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy · host Kyle Rice

Josue recommends a prolonged warm-up for a patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy before initiating aerobic exercise. Which of the following is the MOST likely rationale for this recommendation?A) To increase left ventricular filling timeB) To prevent sudden increases in heart rateC) To increase myocardial oxygen consumptionD) To enhance stroke volume during exerciseDOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE'S CHEATSHEET:www.nptecheatsheet.com/hyper-heart