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Can My Grandson Continue Playing Sports With A Hole In The Heart?
My grandson who is 12 was just diagnosed with a hole in his heart and an enlarged right heart ventrical. He s very active in sports. He s seeing a pediatric cardiologist on 1/3/12. Should he be playing any of his sports right now? What do they do to correct this?
Wed, 12 Oct 2016
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that straining physical activity is not recommended in this clinical situation, as it may lead to progression of the enlargement of the right ventricle.
I would recommend avoiding sports up to the correction of this defect.
It can usually be repaired with opened heart surgery or with endovascular treatment, which is mini-invasive.
You should discuss with his doctor on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that straining physical activity is not recommended in this clinical situation, as it may lead to progression of the enlargement of the right ventricle.
I would recommend avoiding sports up to the correction of this defect.
It can usually be repaired with opened heart surgery or with endovascular treatment, which is mini-invasive.
You should discuss with his doctor on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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