Can people with Cardiomyopathy work? What kind of work can they perform?
See how people with experience in Cardiomyopathy give their opinion about whether people with Cardiomyopathy can work and what kind of jobs are more appropriated for people with Cardiomyopathy
Depending on what type of work and what type of cardiomyopathy they have. Some people can lead a fairly normal life and manage to work full time. I would probably say 75% could work
Sometimes.
Depends on how severe one persons individual case my be.
Some can tolerate a part-time job.
Some cannot work, because symptoms restrict ability to maintain endurance.
Few hold a full-time position.
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I'm interested to hear from anyone else my age (51) with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy who does some jogging/running. Do you take any special precautions, does the disease affect your running, what have your doctors advised regarding running etc?