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Congestive Heart Failure and exercise/diet
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Congestive Heart Failure and exercise/diet
by PMSha, Mar 26, 2003 12:00AM
My father, 67 years old, was diagnosed with CHF approx 3 years ago. At that time he also had one kidney removed. Currently he is doing pretty good and his check-ups have been good; no fluid retention, etc. However, he is significantly overweight which adds to his exhaustion just walking a short distance. His cardiologist wants him to lose weight and my dad has been eating a well balanced diet. But the weight loss is minimal -- are there exercises he could do or cardio classes for people with CHF? I am not far from Cleveland and my father will be coming out here to live soon. Is there anything at Cleveland Clinic we could look into? Thank you very much for your time.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-M.D.-KE, Mar 27, 2003 12:00AM
Dear Pmsha,
Sorry to hear about your father's condition. Your father would benefit from aerobic exercise as prescribed by a cardiac rehabilitation protocol. Appointments for cardiac rehabilitation can be arranged through the Walker Center at (216) 444-9353 or (216) 444-8300. Hope this helps.
Thanks for your question,
CCF-MD-KE
Sorry to hear about your father's condition. Your father would benefit from aerobic exercise as prescribed by a cardiac rehabilitation protocol. Appointments for cardiac rehabilitation can be arranged through the Walker Center at (216) 444-9353 or (216) 444-8300. Hope this helps.
Thanks for your question,
CCF-MD-KE
