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Does Being Overweight And Inactive Due To Arthritis Affect Heart?

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 ?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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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
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Does Being Overweight And Inactive Due To Arthritis Affect Heart?

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