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Can Stressful Work Cause Increased Symptoms Of Cardiomyopathy?
My wife has cardiomyopathy and on her recent stress test she was told her heart capacity dropped drastically and now is at 15%. The Doctor said she needs to be placed on a donor list yet also recommened she go back to work. Her job is very stressful and I wanted to know if this would be a safe environnment?
Mon, 17 Jun 2019
Hello,
Stress and physical exertion worsen cardiomyopathy. Consult a cardiologist and get evaluated. An echo test is required to assess the functional status of the heart.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Stress and physical exertion worsen cardiomyopathy. Consult a cardiologist and get evaluated. An echo test is required to assess the functional status of the heart.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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