A related discussion,
Update - please was started.
I know this may be a little off topic, but, do echocardiogram readings (visual observations) vary based on individual interpretation (say from one cardiologist versus another)?
I ask because I had an echo 4 years ago that said "borderline" LVH and current echo done by another cardiologist that noted "moderate to severe" LVH. And yet the numbers on both were very similiar.
Tina Boyd
Thanks a lot for your valuable info. How many times a year do I need to have a medical check in order to know if my condition is mantained stable or it can be getting worse ?. Is it possible that with lower weight, and exercising regularly my condition improve ?
Thanks again
Armoca
A tooth abscess should not affect your cardiac performance provided you don't suffer from the relatively rare occurence of endocarditis.
RCJ
Sorry, I meant I had an absess at the root of the teeth.
Many thanks in advance
Armoca
Armoca,
Thanks for the post.
Q:"what should be my maximun training HR ? (and duration ?)"
This question cannot be answered "a priori". One method of determining how much is too much would be to perform a symptom-limited stress echo. If you push yourself to exhaustion, and immediately have an echo, then the effects of the exercise can be assessed by interrogation of the valve.
Q:"Is any risk that my condition get worse if I continue with my training ?"
Yes, although the risk would be small (and I can't define small).
Q:"I have a broken teeth and got an apical absess treated with antibiotics.It could affect my condition ?"
Apical abscess? Do you mean in your heart? If so, then the regurgitant valve could be from unrecognized infection.
Hope that helps.