Could exercising increase the risk of heart failure while having LBBB and tricuspid regurgitation?
Patient: Had an abnormal EKG with a LBBB (QRS - 142) diagnosis. It was confirmed on an echo with the following echo interpretation summary of: Borderline left ventricular systolic function, ejection fraction 50% Normal right ventricular systolic function Tricuspid regurgitation - mild Elevated pulmonary artery systolic pressure - borderline I am scheduled for a stress echo next week but not sure if I should continue exercising. Am I at any higher risk of heart failure if I continue exercising? Doctor: welcome to hcm ..you can continue with mild to moderate exercise plan especially if you are already exercise doing but please avoid heavy stressful exertion and maintain bp ..sugar and Hb...avoid infection if you have any further query then you can come back to hcm i will definitely help you and guide you appropriately with regards dr varinder joshi