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How Does The EKG Result Affect Sports Playing?
my 17 y/o son had an ekg...results...sinus rhythm LVH; T wave inversion seen inferiorly....starts two a day football practice on monday...has always played football, basketball and baseball....how concerned should I be about him playing football before he has an echo?
Tue, 30 Aug 2016
Hi,
If he has no complaints, there is no indication not to allow him sports. Sometimes ECG shows some abnormalities when there is no problem. But I would recommend to do an echo, to be in the safe side. Meantime he can continue sports.
Take care
If he has no complaints, there is no indication not to allow him sports. Sometimes ECG shows some abnormalities when there is no problem. But I would recommend to do an echo, to be in the safe side. Meantime he can continue sports.
Take care
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