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Borderline ejection fraction
I recently found out my EF went from 60 (last year) to 50. I also have severe atrial enlargement (doc's words, not mine) and moderate regurtigation (sp?) I am now in constant Afib since surgery for 3 ankle fractures after a fainting episode. I take warfarin and metoprolol. Had one cardiovert which didn't take. Cardio wants to put me on amiodarone and do another cardiovert which I don't really want. Ablation not an option according to cardio.
My question is, can I still jog with slow low EF? I feel much better now. HR varies from 60 to 80 and the afibs are settling down since the surgery (8 months ago)
My question is, can I still jog with slow low EF? I feel much better now. HR varies from 60 to 80 and the afibs are settling down since the surgery (8 months ago)
A lower EF in itself is afaik not a reason to stop jogging.
It might be that you experience the limitations that the lower EF brings with it, so that you will need to jog at a lower speed that you used to do.
Moderate regurgitation is also not a reason to become inactive.
I do not know if the afibs might be a reason to take it easier.
Imo, physical activity keeps the heart in good shape and should therefore be encouraged unless there is a very good reason not to. Your cardiologist can best advise you what is best for you.
It might be that you experience the limitations that the lower EF brings with it, so that you will need to jog at a lower speed that you used to do.
Moderate regurgitation is also not a reason to become inactive.
I do not know if the afibs might be a reason to take it easier.
Imo, physical activity keeps the heart in good shape and should therefore be encouraged unless there is a very good reason not to. Your cardiologist can best advise you what is best for you.
Just to add, I worsened my existing magnesium deficiency after surgery (any type of stress uses up more magnesium). Not enough magnesium affects heart rhythm (magnesium deficiency can cause afib). It was 2 years after surgery before I figured out I had a severe magnesium deficiency! smh.
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Good to know. :)
If you're in constant a-fib, how is it that the a-fib is "settling down".
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meaning I can go for 10 to 15 beats without any skipping. When they are active every single beat feels like a double beat - kind of hard to explain.
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