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. 2021 Nov 19;43(12):1251–1264. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab772

Graphical Abstract.

Graphical Abstract

Exercise challenges a cardiomyocyte “desmosomal reserve” which, if impaired genetically (e.g., Plakophilin2 loss), can cause accelerated progression of the cardiomyopathy.