Does being overweight and inactive due to arthritis affect heart?
Patient: doctor told my dad today his heart only working to 40 %. he hasnt had a heart attack but is overweight and inactive due to his arthritis he has been told to stay off work for 2 months and to relax and try to start going on short walks .i am really worried what does this mean for him ? Doctor: Hello,  This situation could be indicative of heart failure. I would like to directly review his cardiac ultrasound report in order to give a more professional opinion.   Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist