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Re: acceptable limits of physical activities
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Re: acceptable limits of physical activities
by Colen__0__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Colleen on May 13, 1998 at 20:00:48:
In Reply to: acceptable limits of physical activities posted by Brian on May 13, 1998 at 13:18:37:
In 1976 our son, then 10, was found to have a "very mild valvular aortic stenosis" by a pediatric cardiologist prior to scheduled surgery to correct an abdominal hernia. In a letter, the cardiologist states, " I have requested that Michael participate in competitive athletics only to the extent involved in baseball or tennis. I would exclude him from competitive basketball or football. This does not in any way indicate that he should be made a cardiac cripple. He should be allowed to participate in any P.E. activities with the exception of running laps and he should be allowed to rest if he feels fatigue. Other than this, no restrictions are warranted concerning Michael's activities." Now an adult, and working in Australia, he has informed me that he plans on scuba diving with friends at the Great Barrier Reef at the end of this month. Would this be an acceptable activity for one with a "very mild valvular aortic stenosis" ? An opinion from a physician will certainly carry much more weight than one from his father. Thank you.
In Reply to: acceptable limits of physical activities posted by Brian on May 13, 1998 at 13:18:37:
In 1976 our son, then 10, was found to have a "very mild valvular aortic stenosis" by a pediatric cardiologist prior to scheduled surgery to correct an abdominal hernia. In a letter, the cardiologist states, " I have requested that Michael participate in competitive athletics only to the extent involved in baseball or tennis. I would exclude him from competitive basketball or football. This does not in any way indicate that he should be made a cardiac cripple. He should be allowed to participate in any P.E. activities with the exception of running laps and he should be allowed to rest if he feels fatigue. Other than this, no restrictions are warranted concerning Michael's activities." Now an adult, and working in Australia, he has informed me that he plans on scuba diving with friends at the Great Barrier Reef at the end of this month. Would this be an acceptable activity for one with a "very mild valvular aortic stenosis" ? An opinion from a physician will certainly carry much more weight than one from his father. Thank you.
