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Exercise and aortic valve regurgitation

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By Robin Parks, MS

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As long as your left ventricle has sufficient pumping ability, you can participate in all forms of normal daily activity. This includes mild forms of exercise and in some cases even competitive sports. However, you should avoid exercise that uses muscle contraction to strengthen and tone your muscles, usually involving pushing against resistance, such as weight lifting or push-ups (isometric exercise).

Once your left ventricular function becomes abnormal, you should speak with your doctor about the level of activity that is safe for you.

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Author Robin Parks, MS
Editor Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor Denele Ivins
Associate Editor Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Stephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology
Last Updated January 24, 2008
Last Updated: 01/24/2008

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