Myocarditis and Ejection Fraction

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.