Hello,
Thank you for your query at DoctorSpring.com
You have a family history of heart disease related deaths. Though you were an athelete previously and your previous evaluation was normal it was a long time ago. Your symptoms now are not typically of a coronary artery disease. Yet the description that it follows heavy exertion and associated woth sweating warrants a treadmill test to rule out coronary artery disease.
A 2D Echocardiogram would also be helpful.
Regards
Dr Vivek Mahajan
DM Cardiology
Patient replied :
My initial diagnosis is LVH. And I am now being fully investigated.
My question is, do I need to stop training while the investigation continues? This could take many weeks as resources are limited in my region.
Or can I continue to train?
My GP thinks I am okay to train. But he is not a Cardiologist. If I have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy that looks like Athletes Heart Syndrome, am I putting myself at risk by cycling?
Thanks
Patient replied :
Hi.
I am not aware of any pain or problems while riding or immediately afterwards. The pain/discomfort appears many hours later. Usually later at night. I feel very healthy/strong while riding.
Thanks
Hello,
That's a good sign that you feel healthy while riding.
I will still advise a treadmill and you can share the results once you get them done.
Regards,
Dr. Vivek Mahajan