Use of Photovoice to Explore Pediatric Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and their Parents' Perceptions of a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle.

Background Heart-healthy lifestyles promote lifelong cardiovascular health. However, patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are often advised to avoid strenuous exercise because of the risk of sudden cardiac death. Given these restrictions, this study explored youth and parent perceptions of a heart-healthy lifestyle and the barriers and facilitators to this lifestyle.