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Was born with tga&i now play competitive vball. dad doesn't want me playing. says its too much for my heart to handle. card. says it's ok. is it, rlly?
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Sports advice: Go for it. Cardiologists, usually are pretty conservative; however if he says go for it, then do not doubt him, just go for it.
Answered 1/11/2015
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