When we think of a cardiac patient, who’s had heart surgery, we think of an older adult. They could be anywhere from slightly deconditioned to very deconditioned, which means it could impact how much physical activity they can handle. But, what if that’s just a stereotype?

In this episode, Dr. Burriesci starts by introducing Dr. Kyle Brunelle and his passion for lifting, hiking, jujitsu and breathwork. In 2020, he started a physical therapy business, Renegade Performance, with his wife. He is the optime of an athlete; yet there’s an invisible illness he’s been dealing with since 2015. He was diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and had an Implanted Cardiac Defibrillator in 2016 but has continued to maintain his high level of physical activity throughout his journey. Dr. Kyle brings a unique viewpoint of the healthcare field because of his clinical background and his venture as a patient. He also has a fun fact about an external defibrillator he carried around for months and a fascinating ICD placement that I can bet you’ve never seen before.

Find out more about his diagnosis, symptoms, and exercise routine now in this episode!

In This Episode:
- Dr. Kyle Brunelle's background as a PT and business owner
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Diagnostic findings and symptoms
- Symptom mgmt & treatment of HCM
- S-ICD and Kyle's unique placement
- AED / BLS

Find Dr. Kyle Brunnelle at:
IG: @renegademvmt
website: https://www.renegademovementandperformance.com/

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