A member asked:

If i changed my exercise regime, would i be able to avoid heart failure?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Pedro Hernandez answered

Specializes in Geriatrics

No: Heart failure happens because the muscle of the heart is too weak because it has a disease that affects the muscles, had heart attacks in the past, has some infiltration into the heart muscle or has been enlarging because hypertension or a virus, or valvular disease caused by streptococcus ( rheumatic fever) or damage to the valves from endocarditis or lupus etc. ( cardiomyopathy).

Answered 5/5/2012

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Dr. John Breinholt answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Good idea: There are never guarantees but a good exercise routine that includes cardio is always a good idea.

Answered 1/25/2013

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