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Enlarged heart
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Enlarged heart
by Big Bill, Apr 19, 2003 12:00AM
I am a heart patient, 69 years old. My son whom is 34 years old is in excellent condition and runs 5 mile each day. My question is, can running cause his heart to enlarge? I have heard that it can.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-M.D.-KE, Apr 21, 2003 12:00AM
Dear Big Bill,
People with high levels of physical conditioning can have what is known as an athlete's heart, where all of the heart chambers are enlarged. This is not associated with poor long term outcome. The heart chambers return to normal if exercise is dicontinued.
Thanks for your question,
CCF-MD-KE
People with high levels of physical conditioning can have what is known as an athlete's heart, where all of the heart chambers are enlarged. This is not associated with poor long term outcome. The heart chambers return to normal if exercise is dicontinued.
Thanks for your question,
CCF-MD-KE
