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Myocarditis and Ejection Fraction
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Myocarditis and Ejection Fraction
by Karen__0__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Karen on October 21, 1998 at 19:35:04:
I am a 29 year old female, 5'7", 135lbs, non-smoker, social drinker. Three years ago I was diagnosed by my primary care physician (also a cardiologist) with viral myocarditis. A year later pericarditis. My physician told me not to worry, this was a common occurance after a viral infection and that viruses have to run their course. Anyway, to make a long story short, back then my ejection fraction was 48%. Now its 60%. My physician feels I've made a pretty good recovery. I wish I feel the way I did before all of this started. Is it possible to completely re-gain your cardiovascualr health after something like this happens. I used to be very active and athletic but now very fatigued and inactive. Any info would be much appreciated.
I am a 29 year old female, 5'7", 135lbs, non-smoker, social drinker. Three years ago I was diagnosed by my primary care physician (also a cardiologist) with viral myocarditis. A year later pericarditis. My physician told me not to worry, this was a common occurance after a viral infection and that viruses have to run their course. Anyway, to make a long story short, back then my ejection fraction was 48%. Now its 60%. My physician feels I've made a pretty good recovery. I wish I feel the way I did before all of this started. Is it possible to completely re-gain your cardiovascualr health after something like this happens. I used to be very active and athletic but now very fatigued and inactive. Any info would be much appreciated.
